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August 21, 2026
Ed Martin Leaves Trump Administration to Focus on Upcoming Elections
- Ed Martin announced his departure from the Trump administration to focus on legal battles for the upcoming elections, as stated by President Trump.
- He faced criticism for his handling of January 6 investigations and internal DOJ conflicts during his tenure.
- Martin's most recent role was as pardon attorney, and he previously directed the Weaponization Working Group at the Justice Department.
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- Trump Legal Ally Ed Martin to Leave Justice DepartmentAug 21, 2026 at 7:45 PM · WSJ
- Ed Martin, controversial pardon attorney at DOJ, leaving Trump administrationAug 21, 2026 at 7:48 PM · CBS News
- Controversial attorney Ed Martin leaving Justice DepartmentAug 21, 2026 at 8:12 PM · The Hill
- Trump says Ed Martin is leaving the Justice Department to focus on ‘legal battles’ in upcoming electionsAug 21, 2026 at 8:16 PM · NBC
- Trump says Ed Martin, pardon attorney, is departing DOJAug 21, 2026 at 8:24 PM · ABC News