"Earlier this week, the Trump administration attorney in charge of pardons, Ed Martin, decided for reasons that remain unclear to post a picture of himself with comedian Russell Brand. Martin is no stranger to bad press. He's notably controversial even in MAGA-land and had to be pulled from consideration from the DC US Attorney job after harassing government officials, Wikipedia, and random medical journals. Plus, using his interim DOJ role to free his own clients. Classy."
"But Martin's post is especially curious. Brand is currently facing sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom. But the conspiracy theorist's legal woes also extend to this side of the pond; Brand is being sued in a New York court over allegations he assaulted a woman during the filming of Arthur. So, why is Martin posting pics with Brand? Does he want to reinforce the association of the Trump administration with sexual assault allegations?"
Ed Martin, the Trump administration attorney in charge of pardons, posted a picture with comedian Russell Brand. Martin has a history of controversy, including being pulled from consideration for the D.C. U.S. Attorney position after harassing government officials, Wikipedia, and medical journals. Martin reportedly used an interim DOJ role to free his own clients. Russell Brand faces sexual assault and rape charges in the United Kingdom and is being sued in New York over alleged assault during the filming of Arthur. Social media responded with sharp criticism and questions about how Brand obtained a U.S. visa. Former DOJ staffers expressed concern about DOJ direction and Martin's leadership role in the "Weaponization Working Group."
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