Who is Ed Martin and what is his controversial background?

Ed Martin is a Stop the Steal advocate who was a 2020 election denier. He gained notoriety for his involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Additionally, Martin has defended January 6th defendants in court proceedings. His controversial background has raised significant concerns about his nomination for Washington's top federal prosecutor position, as it potentially signals a politicization of the Justice Department under the Trump administration. His advocacy for election denial movements and legal defense of January 6th participants has made his nomination particularly contentious.