Trump Announces Martin's Departure as DOJ Pardon Attorney
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Trump said Martin is leaving his post as pardon attorney at the DOJ. President Donald Trump announced Friday that Ed Martin, pardon attorney at the Department of Justice, is leaving his post.
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New York PostWASHINGTON — President Trump announced Friday afternoon that US Pardon Attorney Ed Martin will be leaving the administration to take on a new outside legal role focused on the midterm and 2028 elections.
Washington ExaminerPresident Donald Trump announced Friday that U.S. pardon attorney Ed Martin will leave the Justice Department to do legal work for Republicans pertaining to the 2026 and 2028 election cycles.
Washington TimesPardon attorney Ed Martin is leaving the administration to focus on election-related cases, President Trump announced Friday.
Associated PressTrump said in a social media post that Martin is leaving his role as the Justice Department’s pardon attorney to “fight Legal Battles” surrounding this year’s midterm elections and the 2028 presidential election.
NBC NewsTrump loyalist Ed Martin, a “Stop the Steal” organizer and advocate and attorney for Jan. 6 defendants who later served in the Justice Department, is leaving the administration to focus on upcoming elections, President Donald Trump announced Friday.
The HillControversial attorney Ed Martin leaving Justice Department The head of the Justice Department’s Weaponization Working Group, Ed Martin, is leaving the department, capping a chaotic tenure in the Trump administration. Martin, who also served as the U.S. pardon attorney, has been at the center of a string of controversies since the earliest days of joining the administration, including failing to advance as a nominee…
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“Ed is now leaving to go outside to fight Legal Battles for the upcoming Midterm Election, and the Presidential Election of 2028,” he continued. “I know he will do an outstanding job, ensure Free, Fair, and Honest Elections, and strongly advance our Constitutional Rights. Good luck Ed!”
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New York Post“Ed is now leaving to go outside to fight Legal Battles for the upcoming Midterm Election, and the Presidential Election of 2028. I know he will do an outstanding job, ensure Free, Fair, and Honest Elections, and strongly advance our Constitutional Rights. Good luck Ed!”
NBC News“Ed is now leaving to go outside to fight Legal Battles for the upcoming Midterm Election, and the Presidential Election of 2028. I know he will do an outstanding job, ensure Free, Fair, and Honest Elections, and strongly advance our Constitutional Rights. Good luck Ed!”
Washington Times“Ed is now leaving to go outside to fight Legal Battles for the upcoming Midterm Election, and the Presidential Election of 2028,” Mr. Trump wrote on social media. “I know he will do an outstanding job, ensure Free, Fair, and Honest Elections, and strongly advance our Constitutional Rights.”
ABC News"Ed is now leaving to go outside to fight Legal Battles for the upcoming Midterm Election, and the Presidential Election of 2028. I know he will do an outstanding job, ensure Free, Fair, and Honest Elections, and strongly advance our Constitutional Rights," Trump wrote in a social media post. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche praised Martin in a post on X, calling him “a patriot who loves this nation.” “We look forward to seeing his future successes!” Blanche wrote.
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Associated PressIn a social media post Friday, Attorney General Todd Blanche called Martin a “patriot who loves this nation.” Martin didn’t immediately respond to a message Friday, but on his X account he reposted Trump’s announcement with the message: “Proud to serve. Fight Fight Fight.”
New York PostMartin is known to have a complicated relationship with new Attorney General Todd Blanche, who was confirmed by the Senate Aug. 8, though both men insist they admire and respect each other despite their differences.
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01 Washington Examiner The president and his allies have spent months laying the groundwork for potential fraud claims relating to the 2026 midterm elections. Historically, parties in power tend to fare poorly in the midterms, and Democrats have already stated a desire to investigate the Trump family’s business dealings and potentially impeach the president for a third time if they take back congressional majorities in November.
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02 NBC News Martin’s most recent role in the administration was as pardon attorney at the Justice Department.
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03 Associated Press “I know he will do an outstanding job, ensure Free, Fair, and Honest Elections, and strongly advance our Constitutional Rights,” Trump wrote.
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04 Washington Times Mr. Martin posted in response, “Proud to serve. Fight Fight Fight.” Shortly afterward, he made it clear that his focus is on the midterms, writing, “74 days to go,” in reference to Election Day.
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