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Trump says he's dropping Ed Martin, who defended Jan. 6 rioters, as pick for DC US Attorney after GOP Senate defection

Trump says he's dropping Ed Martin, who defended Jan. 6 rioters, as pick for DC US Attorney after GOP Senate defection.

The Associated Press

May 8, 2025 at 3:48PM

WASHINGTON — Trump says he's dropping Ed Martin, who defended Jan. 6 rioters, as pick for DC US Attorney after GOP Senate defection.

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