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Trump Loyalist Ed Martin Steps Down from DOJ Probe

2/3/2026

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Ed Martin, a loyalist to U.S. President Donald Trump, is no longer leading the Justice Department's investigation into prosecutors who targeted Trump and his allies.
A Justice Department spokesman confirmed Martin remains as pardon attorney.
Martin previously served as interim U.S. attorney for D.C., but faced opposition from Senator Thom Tillis.
The investigation, initiated by Attorney General Pam Bondi, examines cases including those tied to the January 6 Capitol attack.

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Ed Martin, a loyalist to U.S. President Donald Trump, is no longer leading the Justice Department's investigation into prosecutors who targeted Trump and his allies.
A Justice Department spokesman confirmed Martin remains as pardon attorney.
Martin previously served as interim U.S. attorney for D.C., but faced opposition from Senator Thom Tillis.
The investigation, initiated by Attorney General Pam Bondi, examines cases including those tied to the January 6 Capitol attack.