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August 8, 2025Attorney General Bondi appoints prosecutor to investigate Democratic governors
Attorney General targets Democratic prosecutors in partisan probe
Martin will lead federal mortgage fraud investigation into NY AG Letitia James and Sen. Adam Schiff
Martin previously served as chair of Missouri Republican Party
Investigation targets two of Trump's most prominent political opponents
James prosecuted Trump's financial fraud case in New York state court
Schiff led Trump impeachment proceedings in Congress
DOJ appointment creates precedent for partisan prosecutorial actions
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Bondi creates DOJ weaponization unit that investigated Trump's political opponents
Attorney General Pam Bondi signed a memo on February 5, 2025, creating a Weaponization Working Group led by Trump ally Ed Martin that investigated and charged perceived political enemies of the administration — and failed to convict any of them
Bondi assigns Jay Clayton to review Epstein ties to Clinton, Hoffman, Summers and JPMorgan
Investigation follows Trump public demand for DOJ action
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