What is the significance of President Trump's announcement that Ed Martin is his nominee to be top federal prosecutor in Washington?

Ed Martin's nomination is significant because he would lead the office that handled most January 6th prosecutions, creating a stark contrast with the previous administration's approach. Martin was present at the 'Stop the Steal' rally the night before January 6th and has defended January 6th defendants, even serving on a board that raised money for them. This appointment represents a deliberate change in direction for the federal prosecutor's office in Washington, D.C. Trump's selection of someone so closely aligned with January 6th defendants to oversee that same office highlights his intent to reshape the Justice Department's approach to those cases.