Ed Martin, controversial pardon attorney at DOJ, leaving Trump administration

TL;DR

Ed Martin, a pro-Trump lawyer, is leaving the Trump administration.
Martin previously served as interim U.S. attorney for D.C. and as the pardon attorney.
His tenure was marked by controversies, including actions related to Jan. 6 defendants and investigations into political figures.
Senators opposed his permanent confirmation as D.C. U.S. attorney due to his advocacy for Jan. 6 rioters.
Martin faced criticism for allegedly pressuring prosecutors, demoting staff, and violating Justice Department social media guidelines.
He was also involved in investigations into figures like Sen. Adam Schiff and N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James.
Ethics complaints were filed against him, including one for threatening to cease hiring Georgetown Law graduates.
Despite past conflicts, an official close to Martin stated his relationship with Todd Blanche has mended.
The Justice Department has filed a statement of interest in support of Martin in his ongoing ethics case.

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