Sen. Thom Tillis has publicly announced his decision not to support Ed Martin’s nomination as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Tillis referred to Martin as a good man but expressed significant concerns regarding Martin's past work defending those involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. He emphasized his disagreement with Martin's lenient stance on the rioters, stating his belief that those who breached the Capitol should face penalties. This opposition signals potential challenges for Martin’s confirmation amid broader criticism of his prosecutorial qualifications and association with the Stop the Steal movement.
I met with Mr. Martin. He seems like a good man. Most of my concerns are related to January 6...I have no tolerance for anybody who entered the building.
Martin is known for being one of the organizers behind the Stop the Steal movement, which pushed baseless fraud claims about the 2020 presidential election.
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