Hi John,
Donald Trump just nominated Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for D.C.
If you’re unfamiliar with Martin, here’s everything you need to know:
– He helped spread election conspiracy theories and played a key role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election as a “Stop the Steal” organizer.
– He called those who stormed the Capitol “patriots” and tried to downplay the attack.
– He repeatedly spread false claims of voter fraud to sow distrust in U.S. elections.
– And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
If confirmed, Martin will be in charge of prosecuting crimes in the very city where he helped incite an insurrection. That’s why we’re asking: