U.S. Marshals Arrest Woman for Spitting on Federal Official Ed Martin During Newsmax Interview

Ed Martin, the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, was spat on by a woman during a live Newsmax interview conducted by Rob Schmitt. The incident occurred shortly after President Donald Trump withdrew Martin's nomination for the position of U.S. Attorney, instead appointing him to a new role at the Department of Justice as the Director of the Weaponization Working Group, Associate Deputy Attorney General, and Pardon Attorney. The woman, who was walking her dog, approached Martin during the interview, identified him by name, and spat on him, calling him 'disgusting' before walking away. This act of aggression has been widely condemned, with many calling for her arrest on charges of assault, particularly given Martin's status as a federal official. Following the incident, U.S. Marshals identified the woman and issued an arrest warrant. She was subsequently arrested and faces charges under 18 U.S. Code § 111, which could result in up to 20 years in prison for assaulting a federal official. The event has sparked significant online attention, with the viral footage viewed by millions, and debate over the treatment of public officials.