Senate Judiciary Democrats launched an 11th hour attack on Trump’s nominee for DC US Attorney Ed Martin as he awaits Senate confirmation.
Earlier this month Democrat Senator Adam Schiff (CA), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced he is placing a hold on a vote to confirm Ed Martin.
Ed Martin is currently the Acting US Attorney for DC and Trump recently announced he nominated him for a permanent position as one of the country’s top cops.
If Ed Martin is not confirmed by May 20, federal court in DC will appoint an interim US Attorney until he is confirmed. There is currently no vote scheduled to confirm Ed Martin.
Schiff previously said he is holding up Ed Martin’s nomination because he has “abused the power of the US Attorney’s office in DC” and used his office as a “cudgel to chill dissent…”
On Tuesday, CNN and The Washington Post ran hit pieces on Ed Martin claiming he “did not recall some of his most controversial past statements in response to a series of questions put to him by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.”
“In his written responses, which were submitted under oath, Martin deflected and distanced himself from his past inflammatory rhetoric and comments on Democrats, the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot and the federal justice system,” CNN reported.
“Martin refused to say unequivocally there was violence on January 6, 2021, and would not directly answer if he believed the 2020 election was stolen. He also didn’t close the door on the idea that Trump could serve a third term as president,” CNN reported.
Senate Judiciary Democrats accused Ed Martin of submitting false statements under oath.
“Ed Martin, Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Attorney in DC, submits false statements under oath, dodges 80+ questions in written responses submitted to the committee,” Senate Judiciary Democrats said on Tuesday afternoon.
BREAKING: Ed Martin, Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Attorney in DC, submits false statements under oath, dodges 80+ questions in written responses submitted to the committee.
— Senate Judiciary Democrats (@JudiciaryDems) April 29, 2025
In a follow up tweet, Senate Judiciary Dems falsely claimed Ed Martin lied about photos of pardoned J6er Timothy Hale.
Ed Martin, Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Attorney in DC, told us *under oath* that he hadn’t seen photos of a pardoned insurrectionist posing as Hitler before giving him an award.
But Martin talked about it on his podcast weeks before… and called it “goofing around.” pic.twitter.com/JkxLG6fInP
— Senate Judiciary Democrats (@JudiciaryDems) April 29, 2025
The Oversight Project’s Mike Howell called out their lies.
“Nowhere in the video clip does he say he saw the photo. In fact he has abundantly condemned it,” Mike Howell said.
This is fake news and terrible lawyering from @JudiciaryDems
Nowhere in the video clip does he say he saw the photo. In fact he has abundantly condemned it.
The political party that has embraced Hamas surrogates in the US is spreading misinfo just to get at Trump.
— Mike Howell (@MHowellTweets) April 29, 2025
Ed Martin needs our help!
Please copy this letter, fill it in, and forward it to Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]April 17, 2025
The Honorable Chuck Grassley
Chairman, Judiciary Committee
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510Dear Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Durbin,
I write today in strong support of Edward R. Martin, Jr. and his confirmation as the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. I have had the privilege of knowing Ed for nearly two decades, both personally and professionally, and I offer this letter to speak not only to his qualifications, but also to his unwavering character, deep humility, and heartfelt commitment to public service.
Ed is not the kind of man who seeks headlines. He seeks results—quietly, consistently, and with integrity. I first came to know him when he served as Chief of Staff to then-Governor Matt Blunt in Missouri. Even at that time, Ed carried himself with a rare combination of gravitas and approachability. He listened before he spoke, worked longer hours than anyone else around him, and maintained an open-door policy for staff, constituents, and community members alike.
More recently, Ed’s work as U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C. has only deepened my respect for him. His commitment to President Trump’s Executive Order “Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful” has been hands-on and personal. On multiple occasions, he has joined MPD officers on evening patrols—not for show, but to understand the complex challenges our neighborhoods face and to build authentic relationships with officers and residents alike. His regular attendance at community meetings has made him a familiar and trusted presence—rare for someone in his position.
It also speaks volumes that Attorney General Pam Bondi selected Ed to serve on the “Weaponization Working Group,” charged with advancing the Administration’s efforts to end the misuse of federal power. Ed brings to that responsibility not just legal acumen, but also moral clarity. He understands the stakes of restoring public trust in our institutions, and he carries that charge with the seriousness it demands.
Ed’s roots in service go beyond law and government. His early work with the Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis—directing the Human Rights Office and expanding legal access for the poor—demonstrates a lifelong commitment to justice, human dignity, and bridge-building across faiths and communities. His work fighting antisemitism and bigotry wasn’t prompted by politics; it was simply who he is.
Above all, Ed is a man of deep faith, a devoted husband and father, and a servant leader. He leads with compassion and conviction. I’ve seen him make tough decisions with wisdom, but I’ve also seen him hold a door for a stranger, mentor a young intern, and show up for a grieving family with nothing more than a quiet presence and a kind word.
I urge the Committee to confirm Edward R. Martin, Jr. as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. His experience, integrity, and devotion to justice make him an exemplary candidate, and our nation will be better served by his continued leadership.
Respectfully,
[Your Full Name]
April 17, 2025
