Justice Department Pardon Attorney Ed Martin Departs
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Ed Martin, the pardon attorney at the Department of Justice, is departing his position.
Raleigh Durham, NC, August 21, 2026 —
Ed Martin, the pardon attorney at the Department of Justice, is leaving his post, according to an announcement made Friday by President Donald Trump.
The announcement did not include specific details regarding the reasons for Martin’s departure or his future plans.
Martin’s role as pardon attorney involved reviewing clemency requests and making recommendations to the President. This position is a key part of the executive branch’s clemency process.
The Department of Justice has not yet named a successor for the pardon attorney position.
Further details surrounding Martin’s departure were not immediately available.
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