Martin’s expected Justice Department departureMartin is expected to depart from the Justice Department in the coming weeks, CNN previously reported. The Weaponization Working Group investigations that Martin was supposed to lead quickly stalled. But it wasn’t until December when Martin made a misstep major enough to prompt Blanche’s effort to push him out from the Justice Department entirely. Ed is doing a great job as Pardon Attorney.”A MAGA schismThe episode between Blanche and Martin illustrates a fundamental rift in the department. Some want to work within the legal traditions of the Justice Department in order to carry out the president’s agenda.

Source: CNN February 07, 2026 19:33 UTC