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PoliticalUnited States·21 Aug 2026 · 5d ago

Ed Martin to step down from Justice Department role

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Ed Martin stepped down from his position as the head of the Justice Department’s Weaponization Working Group and as the U.S. pardon attorney. His departure followed a tenure in the Trump administration marked by controversy, including a failure to advance as a nominee. This event concludes his role at the department following a period described as chaotic.

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