Summary
D.C.'s interim U.S. Attorney Edward Martin is under congressional investigation over allegations that he used his position to target critics of Trump.
Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA) sent a letter raising concerns over Martin’s social media comments and his reported focus on investigating Democrats, journalists, and those supporting January 6 defendants.
Connolly accuses Martin of politicizing the office, violating First Amendment protections, and following Trump’s agenda.
The investigation seeks documents to assess whether Martin’s actions undermine DOJ policies and constitutional protections.
Connolly should ask him why he’s refused to sign off on an arrest warrant the DC police asked him to issue after they responded to a domestic violence call and found a Republican lawmakers beating his mistress (archived)