Woman Spits on Failed Trump US Attorney Nominee Ed Martin During Live TV Interview

During a live interview on Newsmax, Ed Martin, former Trump nominee for U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., was unexpectedly confronted and spat on by a woman walking her dog. The woman shouted profanities, identified Martin, and called him a "disgusting man" before leaving the scene, leaving Martin visibly shaken. The incident occurred shortly after President Donald Trump withdrew Martin's nomination due to bipartisan concerns over his legal experience and political views, particularly his past support for January 6 rioters. Trump subsequently nominated Fox News personality Judge Jeanine Pirro for the position and announced Martin would instead serve as an associate deputy attorney general and pardon attorney. Newsmax hosts described the woman as a "deranged left-winger," and social media users widely condemned her actions. The episode reflects the heightened tensions surrounding Martin's controversial nomination and Trump’s pivot to Pirro for the prosecutor role.