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Trump's Former Justice Department Official Ed Martin Set to Leave Soon

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Ed Martin, who has been serving in various roles within the Trump Justice Department, is anticipated to exit in the coming weeks. Initially appointed as interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., Martin's tenure has been marked by a lack of Senate confirmation and diminishing influence under Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Despite being in charge of the Weaponization Working Group, sources indicate that Martin's leadership was undermined, and he was not effectively managing the group's efforts. While he has been active as pardon attorney, the ultimate decisions on pardons are made at the White House level. His next steps after leaving the department remain uncertain, although he has recently spent time at the White House.

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