Donald Trump Announces Departure of DOJ Official Ed Martin

President Donald Trump announced that Ed Martin, a senior official at the United States Department of Justice, is leaving the administration. Martin most recently served as the US pardon attorney and previously led the department's weaponization group. He also served as the interim US attorney for the District of Columbia, where he demoted or fired staff involved in prosecutions related to the January 6 riot.

Trump stated that Martin is departing to fight legal battles for the upcoming midterm election and the 2028 presidential election. Martin's tenure was marked by controversy, including claims from a US House committee that he supported the Stop the Steal movement.

This exit occurs as the administration prepares for the November midterm elections. Martin's departure follows other high-profile exits from the White House, including Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is scheduled to leave her post later this month.