Trump says he’s pulling Ed Martin for DC US attorney

The White House is set to reveal a new nominee for the position of United States Attorney for the District of Columbia after facing pushback against the current nominee selected by the Trump administration.

President Donald Trump had initially nominated Ed Martin, a former defense attorney who had represented individuals charged in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, for the role. Martin has been serving as the interim U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., since January.

However, Martin’s confirmation has been delayed in the Senate due to concerns raised by lawmakers. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that he would not support Martin’s nomination. Additionally, Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, has criticized Martin for providing false statements during the confirmation process.

In response to the resistance against Martin, President Trump indicated that a new candidate would be put forward who would garner broader support. Trump expressed disappointment in the lack of backing for Martin but emphasized the importance of finding a nominee who could secure approval.

“We have somebody else that will be announcing over the next two days who’s going to be great,” Trump stated.

The White House has not yet commented on the situation, and this story is still developing.

It is crucial to stay informed on this evolving story, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

This article was written by Diana Stancy, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital covering the White House.

For more updates on this story, keep following Fox News and stay tuned for the announcement of the new nominee for the position of United States Attorney for the District of Columbia.