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Ed Martin sidelined from Trump-era probes, shifts to pardon role

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Ed Martin sidelined from Trump-era probes, shifts to pardon role
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DOJ lawyer Ed Martin, a figure tied to Trump-aligned investigations, is reportedly being sidelined from pursuing political foes and will focus on the U.S. Pardon Attorney role; sources say his duties are narrowed after a feud with Deputy AG Todd Blanche, with potential departure from DOJ or a move to the White House.

Topics:nationpolitics#department-of-justice#pardon-attorney#politics#prosecutions#trump#washington-dc
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  2. Justice Dept. demotes Ed Martin, stripping Trump ally of most authority  The Washington Post
  3. Ed Martin out as leader of DOJ's 'weaponization' group, sources say  NBC News
  4. Ed Martin removed from role as weaponization czar at Justice Dept., sources say  CBS News
  5. Ed Martin: Trump’s one-time weaponization chief is expected to depart Justice Department in coming weeks  CNN

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