What is the significance of Ed Martin's nomination as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia?

Ed Martin's nomination as Washington D.C.'s top federal prosecutor gives him outsized influence over justice in America. The position handles prosecution of crimes in Washington and those involving the government, including high-profile corruption cases involving Congress. Martin, a 'Stop the Steal' advocate and 2020 election denier, was assigned after Trump's inauguration to dismiss January 6th cases and execute presidential pardons. His appointment has raised concerns among Democrats and those worried about the Justice Department being politicized under Trump's administration, given Martin's vocal support for the President and his surrogates.