Trump Loyalist Ed Martin Leaves Justice Department for Election Legal Battles
· World · NBC News
Ed Martin, a former interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., is departing the Justice Department to focus on legal challenges for the upcoming midterm and 2028 presidential elections. President Trump announced the move on Truth Social, praising Martin's work as a pardon attorney and leader of the department's weaponization working group. Martin previously oversaw the firing of prosecutors involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot investigation before his formal nomination for the D.C. attorney position was withdrawn amid Senate opposition. In February 2026, reports emerged that Martin had been removed from his role leading the weaponization working group. Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the departure, describing Martin as a patriot.
Why it matters
The departure marks a shift for a key figure in the administration's efforts to investigate past prosecutorial conduct and reshape the Justice Department's legal strategy ahead of future election cycles.
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