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May 18, 2025 Ed Martin announced that he would investigate Biden-era pardons Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
Using pardon oversight to revisit a predecessor's clemency decisions raised concerns that executive legal tools were being turned into partisan instruments.
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- Trump’s Pardon Attorney Promises Investigation into Biden Pardons — Ed Martin, Trump’s pardon attorney, announced plans to investigate the pardons issued by Biden, claiming it is necessary to maintain the integrity of the American Pardon system.
- Trump’s DOJ Pardon Attorney discusses Biden’s pardons — Ed Martin, the new DOJ Pardon Attorney appointed by Trump, indicated that he may investigate Biden's pardons, claiming the integrity of the American Pardon system requires scrutiny.
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Week 18 – 2025-05-17–2025-05-23
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