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Ed Martin – Attorney and Political Figure DOJ Profile
Career Overview:
Current Role: Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, appointed by President Donald Trump in 2025. Former Positions: Chief of Staff to Missouri Governor Matt Blunt. Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party (2013–2015). President of Eagle Forum Education & Legal Defense Fund. Education: B.A. in English – College of the Holy Cross. Bachelor of Philosophy – Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome. J.D. & M.A. – Saint Louis University.
Controversies:
January 6 Prosecutions: Dismissed multiple January 6-related cases following presidential pardons. NY Mag Prosecutor Firings: Terminated ~30 federal prosecutors involved in January 6 cases. CNN Partisan Allegations: Referred to himself and fellow U.S. attorneys as “President Trump’s lawyers,” raising concerns about DOJ independence. Vox Racist & Derogatory Comments: Accused of making offensive remarks, leading to calls for investigation. The Guardian DEI Criticism: Clashed with Georgetown Law over diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. AP News