Conservative Activist Leading Justice Department's 'Weaponization Working Group'

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Conservative activist Ed Martin, head of the Justice Department's 'Weaponization Working Group,' plans to 'name' and 'shame' individuals unable to be charged with crimes, investigating prosecutors who targeted Trump and allies. He aims for transparency and public-facing role in addressing past investigations and prosecutions.

Key Points

  • Ed Martin leads the Justice Department's 'Weaponization Working Group' to investigate prosecutors who targeted Trump and allies
  • Plans to 'name' and 'shame' individuals unable to be charged with crimes
  • Aims for transparency and a public-facing role in addressing past investigations and prosecutions

Pros

  • Aims to hold individuals accountable for their actions
  • Promotes transparency in Justice Department protocols

Cons

  • Departure from longstanding Justice Department protocols on commenting about ongoing investigations
  • Controversial approach of 'naming' and 'shaming' individuals