Tillis Flips Off Trump, Announces Opposition to U.S. Attorney for D.C. Nominee Ed Martin

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1. ABC 11 Raleigh

   Republican Sen. Tillis says he opposes Trump's controversial pick for top prosecutor in DC ↗ (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

   Published May 5, 2025

   ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

   Plans to promote acting U.S. Attorney Ed Martin, who has defended Jan. 6 rioters, to a full-time position in the office appear to be getting slimmer.

2. WTOP Washington DC

   Key Republican says he won’t back Trump’s pick for top DC prosecutor because of Jan. 6 ties ↗ (opens WTOP Washington DC)

   Published May 5, 2025

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   WTOP Washington DC's feed description

   Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says he’s informed the White House that he won’t support Ed Martin, President Donald Trump’spick for top federal prosecutor in Washington, stalling the nomination in the Senate weeks before the temporary appointment expires.

3. Breitbart News

   Tillis Flips Off Trump, Announces Opposition to U.S. Attorney for D.C. Nominee Ed Martin ↗ (opens Breitbart News)

   Published May 5, 2025

   Breitbart News's feed description

   Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) is flipping off Donald Trump, announcing he will oppose the president's nominee for the crucial U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia just hours after Trump called for Senators to support him.

4. New York Post

   GOP Sen. Thom Tillis comes out against Trump pick for top DC prosecutor ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published May 5, 2025

   New York Post's feed description

   Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said Tuesday he would oppose the nomination of Ed Martin, President Trump's pick to be the US attorney for the District of Columbia, with Tillis citing concerns about Martin's handling of Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot cases.

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