Federal Prosecutor's Response to Leaks and Criticism

SOURCE www.cnn.com
The acting top federal prosecutor in Washington under President Donald Trump is angry about leaks to the press and is directing staff to scrutinize a former official's work on January 6 cases after she criticized him on TV.

Key Points

  • Ed Martin launched an internal review of how prosecutors handled January 6 cases
  • Martin faced pushback for his actions from career prosecutors and others
  • Former prosecutor Ashley Akers criticized Martin's moves on TV and resigned
  • Martin is known for his involvement with the 2020 election denier movement

Pros

  • Addressing leaks to the press
  • Taking action against perceived criticism
  • Seeking to maintain control and authority within the Justice Department

Cons

  • Potential internal discord within the US attorney's office
  • Concerns about political influence and agenda setting
  • Possible strain on relationships with former officials