Tillis Turns on Trump Nominee, Jeopardizing DC Prosecutor Role and Handing Power to Trump-Hating Judge Boasberg
In a bombshell announcement on Capitol Hill, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) declared this morning that he will not support President Trump’s nominee Ed Martin for U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C.—citing so-called “concerns” related to January 6.
With Republicans holding a fragile window to confirm Martin before the May 20 deadline, Tillis’s defection could hand the selection power directly to far-left Judge James Boasberg, the notoriously partisan jurist who has presided over several controversial January 6 cases and is widely seen as hostile to Trump and his allies.
“Most of my concerns related to January 6th,” Tillis admitted to reporters. “I’ve indicated to the White House I wouldn’t support his nomination.”
The move sparked immediate backlash from conservative leaders and grassroots activists who see the nomination of Ed Martin—who has led efforts to investigate prosecutorial abuse by former U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves—as a crucial step toward accountability in the nation’s capital.
Why This Matters
If Ed Martin is not confirmed by the May 20 deadline, Judge Boasberg would be authorized under federal statute to appoint Martin’s replacement unilaterally—a process conservatives warn would guarantee a DOJ loyalist who will continue targeting Trump supporters with impunity.
Boasberg has already made waves for controversial rulings in J6 trials and is part of the DC judiciary that many view as politically weaponized. His authority to appoint Martin’s successor has ignited fears of deepening legal warfare against conservatives in the District of Columbia.
Tillis Joins List of Suspected Turncoats
Investigative journalist Lara Logan recently flagged four Republican Senators—Tillis, Susan Collins (R-ME), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA)—as possible swing votes willing to torpedo Martin’s nomination. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is also rumored to be quietly opposing the pick.
These senators now face growing pressure from GOP voters to back Martin and block Boasberg’s power grab.
What’s at Stake
Martin has been a lightning rod for his unapologetic scrutiny of the DOJ’s J6 prosecutions and for demoting multiple Biden-aligned prosecutors within the DC Attorney’s Office. His confirmation would be a clear break from the weaponized lawfare against Trump allies and grassroots conservatives.
If rejected, the consequences could be profound:
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Continuation of harsh, politically motivated J6 prosecutions
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Loss of Senate control over DC’s top law enforcement official
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A demoralizing setback for justice reform in the nation’s capital
Call to Action
The Senate GOP has until May 20 to act. Republican voters are being urged to contact their Senators—especially known holdouts like Tillis, Cornyn, Cassidy, and Collins—and demand a vote in favor of Ed Martin.
“Don’t let Judge Boasberg and the Biden DOJ pick your prosecutor,” one conservative activist warned. “We elected these Senators to fight, not fold.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates on the Senate confirmation fight and the future of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C.
