The article discusses the fallout from Ed Martin's failed confirmation as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, after even Senate Republicans expressed concerns about his suitability. Instead of fading away, he has been placed in a controversial position leading the DOJ's Weaponization Working Group. The piece warns that Martin's approach to using the Department of Justice to intimidate critics could be highly damaging, echoing his past as an interim U.S. Attorney characterized by misconduct and threats to various institutions.
Martin intends to use the Department of Justice to shame critics, or 'blackmail' as it might be termed, showing a dangerous misuse of power.
His tenure as interim U.S. Attorney led to misconduct complaints and a series of threats to political critics and academic institutions.
Even Senate Republicans had too many concerns to confirm Martin, reflecting deep apprehension about his capabilities and ideology.
The same administration that created DOGE is now allowing unconfirmable stooges like Martin undue influence within the Department of Justice.
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