Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) has stated that he will not support any nominee for attorney general if they make excuses for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. This statement is expected to set up a confirmation battle for Pam Bondi's successor later this year. Tillis also expressed concerns about Ed Martin's nomination to serve as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, who was not confirmed and withdrawn due to his advocacy of people convicted of Jan.