1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

I want to express my gratitude that you refused to support the nomination of Ed Martin as U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. Martin's deep involvement with the "Stop the Steal" movement, his defense of January 6th rioters, and his complete lack of prosecutorial experience make him an unacceptable choice for such a critical position overseeing cases related to the Capitol attack. As you acknowledged, hundreds of defendants should not have received pardons, underscoring Martin's inability to uphold the rule of law fairly and impartially in this jurisdiction. Your principled stand safeguards the integrity of the justice system and ensures the U.S. attorney's office remains focused on ensuring accountability through proper prosecution of those who threatened American democracy on that day. Your decision upholds the ideal that no one is above the law.