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Trump's "special attorney" prepares felony charges against Democrats, bypassing normal DOJ channels

Ellsworth Toohey
Aug 29, 2025
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President Trump's political rivals are facing a new threat: a powerful ally within the Department of Justice who reports directly to Trump. Edward Martin, a GOP activist turned "special attorney," is preparing felony indictments against prominent Democrats while bypassing routine DOJ procedures, according to a…

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