Overview
- Martin is no longer leading the Justice Department’s Weaponization Working Group and has been moved out of Main Justice to the pardon office’s satellite building, multiple outlets report.
- A review overseen by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche concluded Martin improperly shared secret grand jury material tied to the Adam Schiff mortgage probe, according to CNN reporting; Blanche said in a statement there are no misconduct investigations into Martin.
- A DOJ spokesperson confirmed Martin continues as pardon attorney, with his portfolio focused on clemency recommendations while the White House makes final decisions.
- The Weaponization Working Group is ramping up and expected to meet more frequently, possibly daily, though its current leadership and Martin’s participation remain unclear, according to CNN and Fox News.
- Martin’s rise and setbacks included a failed Senate bid to become U.S. attorney for D.C. and high‑profile cases against Letitia James and James Comey that were dismissed after a judge found the prosecutor was improperly appointed; multiple reports say he is expected to leave DOJ in the coming weeks.