Trump yanks prosecutor nomination of Ed Martin, who called a Nazi sympathizer ‘extraordinary’

Martin recently apologized for his past vocal praise of Hale-Cusanelli, who was sentenced to four years in prison for his role on Jan. 6 before being pardoned by Trump.

Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia Edward Martin speaks in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2025.

Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia Edward Martin speaks in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2025.

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ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA

MAY 9, 2025 22:26