Event Brief
Ed Martin Out as DOJ's 'Weaponization' Group Leader
Filed: Feb 02, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
Summary: Ed Martin, a Trump loyalist, is removed from his role in the DOJ's investigation into past probes of Trump.
WHO: Ed Martin
WHAT: Removed from role as DOJ's 'weaponization' czar
WHEN: Feb 02, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET
WHERE: Department of Justice, Washington D.C.
WHY: Investigating prosecutors involved in past probes of Trump
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