The Trump administration’s nominee for US attorney for Washington, DC, Ed Martin, failed to disclose numerous media appearances, including on far-right and Russian-state outlets, when filing mandatory disclosure forms with Congress. Martin, a conservative activist, faced controversy for referring to federal prosecutors as “President Trumps’ lawyers” and demoting attorneys involved in Capitol riot cases. Despite multiple updates to his disclosures, Martin’s omissions were significant, with over 200 unreported podcast, radio, and TV interviews. CNN revealed 198 undisclosed appearances, where Martin hinted at prosecuting Biden’s family members and individuals investigating Trump.

Martin faced scrutiny for incomplete disclosures and inaccessible podcast episodes, leading to probes into his prosecutorial conduct and delays in his nomination process. Congressional Democrats sought investigations into Martin’s behavior, while some Republican lawmakers raised concerns about his controversial statements. Martin’s history of hardline positions, lack of prosecutorial experience, and loyalty to Trump raised further questions about his suitability for the position. The Senate Judiciary Committee’s reluctance to hold hearings on Martin’s nomination added to the uncertainty surrounding his confirmation. Despite his attempts to clarify discrepancies, Martin’s past comments and actions continue to cast doubt on his candidacy for the US attorney role in Washington, DC.