President Trump nominated Ed Martin — who defended Jan. 6 rioters and Elon Musk’s efforts with the Division of Authorities Effectivity (DOGE) — to function the everlasting U.S. lawyer for D.C.
Martin has been serving within the function on an interim foundation since shortly after Trump was sworn into workplace. The job requires Senate affirmation.
“Since Inauguration Day, Ed has been doing a great job as Interim U.S. Attorney, fighting tirelessly to restore Law and Order, and make our Nation’s Capital Safe and Beautiful Again. He will get the job done,” Trump wrote Monday on his Reality Social platform.
Trump touted Martin’s “distinguished career of service,” noting he served as human rights workplace director for the Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis, supervising authorized clinics for low-income residents.
Martin was additionally concerned in Republican politics, serving as the top of the celebration in Missouri.
“He has also invested his expertise in other roles, but always with the same goal, of serving his community, and creating a brighter future for all,” Trump wrote.
Since assuming the function of interim U.S. lawyer, Martin has overseen the pardons of a whole bunch of Jan. 6, 2021, rioters, and he directed a evaluation of prosecutors’ use of an obstruction felony cost introduced in opposition to a whole bunch of Capitol riot defendants.
He’s listed because the lawyer for no less than three Capitol rioters, based on The Related Press, together with a member of the Proud Boys who pleaded responsible to felony expenses.
Martin embraced most of the false claims of election fraud within the 2020 cycle. He spoke at a “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 5, 2021 — at some point earlier than the assault on the Capitol — and advised the group, “What they’re stealing is not just an election. It’s our future and it’s our republic,” based on the AP.
He attended Trump’s rally close to the White Home on Jan. 6, 2021, and posted about it on social media, the AP reported: “I’m at the Capitol right now … Rowdy crowd but nothing out of hand. Ignore the #FakeNews.”
Martin has come to Musk’s protection as he and his crew at DOGE confronted some pushback from authorities workers as they questioned Musk’s authority to entry delicate info.
Martin posted his personal letter to Musk on social media, providing authorized help: “I recognize that some of the staff at DOGE has been targeted publicly. At this time, I ask that you utilize me and my staff to assist in protecting DOGE work and the DOGE workers. Any threats, confrontations, or other actions in any way that impact their work may break numerous laws.”
“Let me assure you of this: we will pursue any and all legal action against anyone who impedes your work or threatens your people,” he added.
