We’re fighting back, and it’s working
We just helped stop one of Trump’s most egregiously unqualified nominees from being confirmed by the Senate. Ed Martin was Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney in D.C., the District’s top prosecutorial post. Martin was dangerously unfit to serve – he had abused his power as interim U.S. Attorney – and we helped to end his nomination.
Ed Martin’s resume includes repeatedly appearing on Russian state media, helping raise over $2.5 million to support January 6 insurrectionists, and presenting an award to a convicted January 6 rioter and Nazi sympathizer who espouses antisemitic, racist, and white supremacist rhetoric. Ed Martin has no place in the U.S. government, including Trump’s proposed appointment of Martin at the Department of Justice as a concession for his failed confirmation.
We stood up, spoke out, contacted our senators, and helped to ensure that Martin would not be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Lacking the requisite support from Republicans, Trump was forced to pull Martin’s nomination.
When we stand up and take action together, we have the power to create change. Visit JDCA’s Action Center to take action today and contact your elected officials to demand they stand up to Trump. It makes a difference and has an impact.
Taking action as a community is more important than ever, and we hope you’ll continue to do so with JDCA.
In solidarity,
Halie Soifer
CEO, Jewish Democratic Council of America