Deadline looms allowing left-wing court to select US attorney as state AGs urge confirmation of Trump pick
Twenty-two state attorneys general have come together to urge Senate leaders to swiftly confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee for United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin. In a letter exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital, the attorneys general emphasized the urgent need for Martin to take on the role, as a May 20 deadline approaches for judges to select a temporary replacement if he is not confirmed.
The letter highlights the state of affairs in the District of Columbia, describing it as “broken” and attributing much of the corruption, mismanagement, and dereliction of duty to the U.S. Attorney’s Office under President Biden’s appointees. The attorneys general stress the importance of having a U.S. Attorney who upholds the rule of law and restores safety to the District, and they believe Ed Martin is the right person for the job.
Martin, who previously worked as a defense attorney and represented individuals charged in the January 6 riot at the Capitol, has been serving as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia since Inauguration Day. However, his role as interim U.S. attorney will expire after 120 days if he is not confirmed by the Senate. In that case, judges on the federal district court could appoint a new interim U.S. attorney until a nominee is confirmed.
The letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley was spearheaded by Indiana Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita. Rokita praises Martin as a “proven leader” who has already demonstrated his commitment to restoring the rule of law in the nation’s capital. The attorneys general from 23 states, including Alabama, Florida, Texas, and West Virginia, have joined in calling for Martin’s swift confirmation.
Despite the support for Martin’s confirmation, the process has faced obstacles, with Illinois Senator Dick Durbin expressing concerns during a recent Senate Judiciary Committee meeting. Durbin raised questions about Martin’s responses to inquiries, alleging false and contradictory statements in his testimony.
The attorneys general who signed the letter argue that Martin has already proven his abilities during his time as interim U.S. Attorney, cracking down on crime and prosecuting offenders. They point to his actions in prosecuting pro-Hamas protestors, Chinese-backed hackers, gangs of illegal aliens, and corrupt civil servants, as evidence of his effectiveness in restoring law and order to the District.
In conclusion, the state attorneys general urge the Senate to confirm Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, emphasizing the critical need for his leadership in addressing the challenges facing the nation’s capital. They believe that Martin’s track record and commitment to upholding the rule of law make him the best candidate for the job, and they call on lawmakers to act swiftly to ensure his confirmation before the May 20 deadline.
