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Ed Martin to remain DOJ pardon attorney after reported demotion

0 verified facts of 0 Cluster #1957 Status: Active First seen: 2026-02-02 Last activity: 2026-02-02

DOJ pardon attorney Ed Martin retains that role despite no longer leading the 'Weaponization Working Group' which has been working to 'restore balance' at DOJ since Trump returned to office.

Topic (threat category)
Politicized Justice
Topic (health category)
Press Freedom
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8
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8
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Reporting (8 articles)

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TitleSourceTierPublished
Ed Martin to remain DOJ pardon attorney after reported demotion Representative washingtonexaminer.com S2 2026-02-02 23:33:06
Justice Dept. demotes Ed Martin, stripping Trump ally of most authority washingtonpost.com S1 2026-02-02 19:22:46
Ed Martin Out as Head of DOJ's 'Weaponization Working Group' newsmax.com S2 2026-02-02 20:57:59
Ed Martin Exits Key DOJ Leadership Role dailycaller.com S2 2026-02-02 21:09:54
Ed Martin out as DOJ ‘weaponization’ group head, source says thehill.com S1 2026-02-02 21:17:32
DOJ removes Ed Martin from Trump admin's Weaponization Working Group amid increased activity foxnews.com S2 2026-02-02 22:15:13
Justice Dept. demotes Ed Martin, stripping Trump ally of most authority news.google.com Unknown 2026-02-02 22:24:03
Justice Dept. Sidelines Ed Martin as Chief of Weaponization Group nytimes.com S1 2026-02-02 23:12:18