Ed Martin, nominated by President Trump as US attorney for Washington, DC, has come under scrutiny for his failure to recall past controversial statements during Senate Judiciary Committee questioning. Martin distanced himself from previous inflammatory rhetoric about Democrats, the January 6 Capitol riot, and the federal justice system, refusing to acknowledge the violence on January 6 or directly address whether he believed the 2020 election was stolen. Despite denying any promotion of white nationalism or antisemitism, Martin has been associated with individuals and platforms known for such ideologies, including VDARE. His past appearances on far-right media and failure to disclose these to the committee further complicate his confirmation process. Martin's responses, often evasive, have led to demands for a live hearing to clarify his positions and past actions, though a vote on his nomination remains unscheduled.

Ed Martin, Trump's nominee for US attorney in DC, repeatedly claimed not to recall his controversial past statements during Senate Judiciary Committee questioning, despite records showing otherwise.

Martin's past comments include comparing President Joe Biden to Adolf Hitler and questioning the violence of the January 6 Capitol riot, positions he did not fully acknowledge during the committee's inquiry.

He has been linked to white nationalist platforms like VDARE, where he appeared and praised their work, yet failed to report these appearances in his official disclosures to the committee.

Martin's nomination faces significant opposition, with Democrats highlighting discrepancies in his testimony and calling for a hearing to address the inconsistencies in his statements.

While Martin upheld his commitment to the Constitution and law enforcement, his past rhetoric and associations raise significant concerns about his suitability for the role.

The Senate Judiciary Committee has yet to schedule a vote on his confirmation, as Martin's evasive responses have prompted calls for further examination of his record.

Martin has a history of controversial and inflammatory rhetoric, distancing himself from comments on abortion and the dismantling of the FBI, which he also did not address directly in his committee responses.