Ex-DC US Attorney spat on during interview after Trump pulled nomination

Published May 9, 2025 3:13pm ET



Ex-acting Washington, D.C., U.S Attorney Ed Martin was spat on by a passerby during an interview with Newsmax on Thursday afternoon.

President Donald Trump pulled Martin’s nomination as D.C. U.S. Attorney on the same day following extensive controversy over his background.

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