Ed Martin Has No Place Serving as U.S. Attorney for D.C.

I never thought I would have to write something like this.

As a former Capitol Police officer who stood on the front lines during the January 6th insurrection, I know firsthand the price of defending democracy. I saw the hatred, the violence, and the chaos that day. I looked into the eyes of people who were trying to kill me and my fellow officers. We stood our ground to protect the Capitol—to protect every Senator, every Representative, and the very rule of law.

So when I heard that the Trump team is trying to install Ed Martin as the next U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., I felt a wave of disbelief and outrage. We cannot stay silent. We cannot let this happen.

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If you don’t know who Ed Martin is, here’s what you need to understand: He’s not just a political figure. He’s not just an attorney. He is someone who represented and supported the very people who tried to overturn the 2020 election through violence. He defended the insurrectionists who desecrated our Capitol and endangered the lives of police officers, lawmakers, and staffers.

And now, he’s being considered for one of the most powerful prosecutorial roles in the country—in the very city where the attack took place.

Let me be clear: Ed Martin is not fit to serve as U.S. Attorney for D.C.

We need leaders in law enforcement who respect the rule of law, who uphold democratic norms, and who are committed to justice for all Americans. Ed Martin has made it clear through his words and actions that he does not share those values. His nomination is a direct threat to the safety of people like me, to the legacy of those who fought to protect our democracy, and to the future of this nation.

I know what it means to be targeted. I’ve lived it. I’ve also accepted a pardon from President Biden because I refused to apologize for doing my job. But if Ed Martin is confirmed, he will wield the power of the federal government to go after people like me, to rewrite history, and to reward those who tried to destroy this country.

This cannot stand.

I urge every U.S. Senator to vote NO on Ed Martin’s nomination. To the American people: call your Senators. Tell them this nomination is a betrayal of justice, of public safety, and of the truth. We must not let the same people who enabled the insurrection be put in charge of our justice system.

Democracy is not a given. It’s something we have to fight for every day. I did my part on January 6th. Now it’s your turn.