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Trump pick for Washington US attorney made derogatory and racist comments

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Trump pick for Washington US attorney made derogatory and racist comments

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Revealed: rhetoric by interim US attorney for DC includes falsely claiming Kamala Harris ‘self-identified’ as Black

Summary

Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney in Washington, Ed Martin, has a history of racist and derogatory remarks.

He has falsely claimed Kamala Harris is not truly Black, accused Planned Parenthood of targeting Black communities, and misrepresented Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

Martin has called teachers’ unions harmful, pushed abortion bans, and made inflammatory comments about immigration and crime.

Senate Democrats are urging an investigation into his use of office for political threats. Despite controversy, the White House defends his nomination as part of Trump’s law-and-order agenda.

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Isn’t that a prerequisite for a Trump pick?
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  It’s how Republicans (not just Trump) consider someone qualified.
- misterdoctor
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  I just assumed this was stuff he said during his interview
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  Yes, demonstrating deep seeded racist and/or sexist beliefs is part of the interview process.

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