Justice Department's Shake-up: Trump Ally Ed Martin Demoted

The U.S. Justice Department has demoted Ed Martin, a Trump ally from overseeing its Weaponization Working Group. Martin, who remains as pardon attorney, was moved from the department's headquarters to a satellite office. His role in examining political motivations in cases against Trump has been controversial.

In a surprising development, the U.S. Justice Department has demoted Ed Martin, a well-known ally of former President Donald Trump, mandated with reviewing alleged political misuse of the legal system. Sources close to the situation confirmed this strategic personnel shift on Monday, sparking widespread discussion.

While Martin no longer leads the DOJ's Weaponization Working Group, a unit established by Attorney General Pam Bondi to explore purported biases in legal cases against Trump and his supporters, he retains his position as a pardon attorney. Instead of his former office at the department's headquarters, Martin now operates from a satellite location.

His position has brought significant controversy, particularly due to his involvement in discussions around the Capitol riot and his controversial pardons. As this development unfolds, the DOJ continues to scrutinize his actions amid ongoing investigations involving unique political and legal challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)