A radical leftist faces up to eight years in federal prison after spitting on former US Attorney Ed Martin during a live television interview and then bragging about the assault on social media.
Key Takeaways
- Emily Gabriella Sommer has been charged with assaulting a government official after spitting on former interim DC US Attorney Ed Martin during a live Newsmax broadcast on May 8, 2025.
- Sommer approached Martin, verbally accosted him, and spat on him before declaring “My name is Emily Gabriella Sommer, and you are served” – later admitting to the assault on social media.
- The federal charge carries a potential sentence of up to eight years in prison, highlighting the serious legal consequences for assaulting government officials.
- During her court appearance, Sommer caused multiple disruptions and had to be forcibly removed by deputies before later apologizing for her behavior.
- Martin, who had his nomination as permanent US Attorney withdrawn amid controversy, continues to work in the Trump administration leading efforts to investigate the “weaponization” of federal agencies.
Radical Leftist’s Assault Caught on Camera
Federal prosecutors have charged Emily Gabriella Sommer with assaulting a government official after she deliberately spat on Ed Martin Jr., former interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., during a live television interview. The incident occurred on May 8, 2025, while Martin was appearing on Newsmax to discuss President Trump’s withdrawal of his nomination for the permanent position. Video evidence shows Sommer approaching Martin, verbally confronting him, and then committing the assault before fleeing the scene.
According to the Department of Justice charging documents, Sommer approached Martin during the broadcast and asked, “Who in the f— are you?” before confirming his identity. She then launched into a profanity-laced tirade, calling Martin “a disgusting man” before spitting on him and declaring, “My name is Emily Gabriella Sommer, and you are served.” The brazen assault was not only captured on camera but later boasted about by Sommer herself on social media.
Serious Federal Charges and Courtroom Drama
Sommer now faces federal charges of assaulting, resisting, or impeding a government official, which carries a maximum sentence of eight years in prison. Law enforcement identified her through her social media account with the username @EmilyGabriellaS and display name “Lefttits,” where she had posted about the incident. U.S. Marshals arrested Sommer on May 22, 2025, two weeks after the assault, following an investigation led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jacob Green.
“You are a disgusting man. F— you, Ed Martin. My name is Emily Gabriella Sommer, and you are served,” said Emily Gabriella Sommer during the confrontation with the former interim U.S. Attorney.
Sommer’s courtroom behavior mirrored her public assault, as she repeatedly disrupted proceedings during her initial appearance before a federal magistrate. Court records indicate she had to be physically carried out of the courtroom by deputies after multiple outbursts. She was ultimately released from custody only after apologizing to the court for her disruptive conduct, though the serious federal charges remain pending against her.
Martin’s Continued Role in Trump Administration
Despite the withdrawal of his nomination for permanent U.S. Attorney, Ed Martin continues to serve in a significant capacity within the Trump administration. President Trump appointed Martin as director of the Weaponization Working Group at the Department of Justice, where he leads efforts to investigate alleged politicization and targeting of conservatives by federal agencies. His nomination had faced bipartisan opposition in the Senate due to his defense of January 6 protesters and appearances on Russian state media.
“Who are you?” asked Emily Gabriella Sommer before confirming Martin’s identity and spitting on him.
The assault on Martin represents a disturbing trend of left-wing activists physically confronting and attacking Trump administration officials. Legal experts note that while spitting is generally considered a form of assault, prosecutions are relatively rare unless there are aggravating circumstances. In this case, the victim’s status as a former U.S. Attorney and current administration official, combined with Sommer’s public admission and courtroom behavior, likely contributed to the serious federal charges she now faces.
Consequences of Leftist Violence
The case against Sommer highlights the serious legal consequences that can result from politically motivated assaults, even those some might dismiss as minor. The Justice Department has made clear that attacks on government officials, regardless of the method, will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Sommer’s potential eight-year prison sentence stands in stark contrast to her apparent expectation that publicly assaulting a Trump administration official would result in social media fame rather than federal charges.
While Martin has been replaced as interim U.S. Attorney by Jeanine Pirro, his work continues in addressing what many conservatives see as political weaponization of federal agencies against Trump supporters. The irony that Martin, who has been tasked with investigating politically motivated targeting, became a target himself has not been lost on conservative commentators tracking the case. Sommer’s trial date has not yet been set, but the case remains a troubling example of the increasing political violence directed at Trump administration officials.
