Justice department has requested corruption charges against Eric Adams be dropped, widely seen as reward for his help with Trump’s immigration agenda
A conservative activist who has consistently defended the January 6 storming of the Capitol has been nominated by Donald Trump to serve as the permanent top federal prosecutor in the city where it happened.
Trump named Ed Martin for US attorney for the District of Columbia, the top prosecutor for all serious local crimes by adults in the district. His appointment must be confirmed by the US Senate.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/feb/18/donald-trump-elon-musk-eric-adams-us-politics-live-news
Author : Jane Clinton
Publish date : 2025-02-18 11:19:00
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