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Thom Tillis: “If Mr. Martin were being put forth as a U.S. attorney for any district except the district where Jan. 6 happened, the…”

On the recordMay 5, 2025
If Mr. Martin were being put forth as a U.S. attorney for any district except the district where Jan. 6 happened, the protest happened, I’d probably support him, but not in this district.
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Thom Tillis
Republican · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Tillis stated his concerns about Martin's nomination due to its connection to the Jan. 6 events.

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