U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement about a trade deal with the U.K., in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 8, 2025.
Leah Millis | Reuters
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will pull his controversial nomination of Ed Martin to be the top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia.
Trump’s move came as Martin faced the strong likelihood of the Senate not confirming him.
“He’s a terrific person, and he wasn’t getting the support,” Trump said at the White House.
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