Senate Republicans Stopped Ed Martin From Being Nominated and Cleaning Up Washington

Tucker Carlson
[May 14, 2025]

Ed Martin was on his way to cleaning up Washington as the new U.S. Attorney, until Senate Republicans decided he was too sincere and killed his nomination.

Ed Martin was on his way to cleaning up Washington as the new U.S. Attorney, until Senate Republicans decided he was too sincere and killed his nomination. (0:00) Introduction (1:20) Ed Martin’s Response to the Crazed Leftist Who Spit in His Face (7:21) Why Would Republican

(0:00) Introduction
(1:20) Ed Martin’s Response to the Crazed Leftist Who Spit in His Face
(7:21) Why Would Republican Senator Thom Tillis Want to Destroy Martin?
(8:33) Tillis’s Mission to Lock Up January 6th Protestors
(16:14) The DOJ Is a Much Bigger Mess Than People Realize
(21:43) The Republicans Trying to Sabotage Trump
(31:12) Crime and Homelessness in DC
(33:48) The CIA Operations Hidden Within Universities
(39:02) Martin’s Plan to Clean Up DC
(40:26) DC’s Absurd Gun Control Policy
(54:09) Martin’s War on Wikipedia
(59:54) Martin’s Plan to Repair Election Integrity in America
(1:04:46) The Corruption of Merrick Garland, Obama, and Biden
(1:10:04) Will We See the Epstein Files?
(1:10:46) The DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs
(1:12:34) Will We Ever Know What Happened With the 2020 Election?
(1:13:52) Will We See Accountability in Washington?
(1:18:54) Is the Democrat Party Getting Worse?

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Here are the key points from the provided transcript of Tucker Carlson's interview with Ed Martin on May 14, 2025:

1. Confrontation and Public Reaction:
- A woman spat on Ed Martin, reflecting intense public hostility likely fueled by propaganda from figures like Chuck Schumer, who Martin accuses of smearing his reputation.
- Martin attributes this to his role as U.S. Attorney and his public challenges to powerful figures, evoking strong emotional responses.

2. DOJ and Government Weaponization:
- The Department of Justice (DOJ) is described as deeply corrupt, with systemic weaponization against citizens, including targeting Catholics, January 6th defendants, whistleblowers, and school board parents.
- Martin highlights the misuse of the 1512 charge (obstruction of an official proceeding) against January 6th defendants, a charge later overturned by the Supreme Court, as an example of legal abuse orchestrated by figures like Andrew Weissman and Lisa Monaco.

3. Political Opposition:
- Republican Senator Thom Tillis blocked Martin’s confirmation as U.S. Attorney, citing his defense of January 6th defendants and perceived extremism, revealing internal GOP resistance to Trump’s agenda.
- Democratic leaders like Schumer and Dick Durbin actively opposed Martin, with Schumer launching a “smear” campaign and Durbin sending 561 questions to scrutinize him, while The Washington Post ran frequent critical stories.

4. January 6th and Legal Challenges:
- Martin disputes the “insurrection” narrative of January 6th, arguing many defendants were misled or waved into the Capitol, and criticizes the harsh penalties and misuse of the 1512 charge.
- He notes unanswered questions about January 6th, including the lack of investigation into federal agents in the crowd, the pipe bombs at RNC and DNC headquarters, and the symbolic gallows, suggesting incompetence or deliberate cover-up.

5. Deep State and Institutional Corruption:
- Martin accuses Georgetown University of being a “deep state” hub, tied to the CIA and figures like Rosa Brooks and Mary McCord, who he claims plan “color revolutions” and receive tax dollars to undermine the country.
- He criticizes the intelligence community’s role in shaping narratives, including Wikipedia, which he calls a biased, tax-exempt propaganda operation potentially influenced by U.S. intelligence.

6. Crime and Law Enforcement in D.C.:
- Martin prioritized violent crime in Washington, D.C., by redirecting resources to prosecute gun crimes in federal court, bypassing lenient local courts, resulting in a 25% crime reduction.
- He highlights the juvenile crime crisis, exacerbated by soft policies under Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. City Council, and calls for tougher measures like removing juveniles to reform schools.

7. Information War and Media Bias:
- Martin emphasizes an “information war,” where Wikipedia, mainstream media, and 501(c)(3) organizations distort narratives to favor elites, hiding behind legal protections.
- He advocates exposing these biases, naming figures like Andrew Weissman and Mary McCord, and challenging tax-exempt entities like medical journals for partisan conduct.

8. Election Integrity and Systemic Issues:
- Martin questions the 2020 election’s integrity, citing irregularities and a lack of transparency, though he avoids claiming definitive fraud. He criticizes the Election Assistance Commission’s certification of voting systems as potentially corrupt.
- He notes the suppression of election discussions, with January 6th used to silence dissent, and calls for transparency to restore trust.

9. Role as U.S. Attorney:
- Appointed by Trump, Martin took office on day one to avoid interim leadership undermining his efforts, focusing on pardons (e.g., J6 defendants, cops, FACE Act cases) and combating weaponization.
- His new role focuses on investigating government weaponization, with priorities including Jack Smith’s actions, IRS whistleblower targeting, Catholic targeting, and school board parent harassment.

10. Republican Party Dynamics:
- Martin critiques the GOP’s internal divisions, with elites like Tillis resisting Trump’s influence, drawing parallels to historical establishment vs. reform battles (e.g., Phyllis Schlafly’s work, 1964 Goldwater campaign).
- He describes the GOP as Trump’s party, though some senators prioritize control over reform, fearing Martin’s independence as a prosecutor.

11. Cold Cases and Investigations:
- Martin pushed for revisiting cold cases using advanced DNA technology, particularly for sexual assaults and gun crimes, and expressed interest in unresolved cases like the 2016 DNC employee murder and January 6th pipe bombs.
- He questions why the FBI took over the DNC murder case from MPD and why pipe bomb investigations stalled despite facial recognition technology.

12. Cultural and Moral Decline:
- Martin laments a decline in moral integrity among leaders, citing desperation for power as driving unethical behavior, exemplified by the spitting incident and political attacks.
- He calls for de-escalating rhetoric and fostering accountability to prevent further societal deterioration, warning of worse under future Democratic administrations.

These points capture Martin’s concerns about government corruption, political opposition, D.C. crime, and the broader fight for transparency and reform, as discussed in the interview.

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