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Politics · US federal government · published 2026-08-21 · via The Hill

Ed Martin exits Justice Department after turbulent tenure

Ed Martin, who led the Justice Department's Weaponization Working Group and served as acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, is leaving the department, President Trump announced on Truth Social. Martin's time in office was marked by controversies, including his representation of Jan. 6 defendants and ethics complaints over his handling of certain cases. Trump said Martin will now focus on legal battles related to upcoming elections.

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