Calls Grow to Investigate Trump’s US Attorney Pick

Ed Martin, Donald Trump’s interim nominee for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, is facing calls for an ethics investigation from a coalition of former January 6 prosecutors, Republican attorneys, and prominent conservative legal figures. The complaint, addressed to the D.C. Bar’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel, accuses Martin of weaponizing his office against political adversaries, dismissing charges against Capitol riot defendants, firing prosecutors, and publicly declaring himself 'Trump’s lawyer.' Critics also allege Martin appeared on Russian state media without disclosure and promoted baseless claims about the 2020 election. The letter contends that Martin’s actions undermine equal protection, violate professional conduct rules, and misuse prosecutorial authority for political ends. Senate Democrats have pledged to delay his confirmation, citing concerns over his qualifications and impartiality. Among the signatories are respected conservative voices and former DOJ officials from both Republican and Democratic administrations.