President Trump's U.S. attorney nominee and Senate confirmation process

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
President Donald Trump discusses his nominee for U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., Ed Martin, and expresses disappointment over Sen. Thom Tillis not supporting the nomination.

Key Points

  • Tillis puts onus on Trump to avoid Boasberg picking US attorney
  • Deadline looms for appointment of U.S. attorney
  • Martin previously worked as a defense attorney for Jan. 6 riot defendants

Pros

  • Crime down in Washington, D.C. under Martin's interim role
  • Trump administration supports Martin's confirmation

Cons

  • Senator Tillis not supporting Martin's nomination