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Justice Department Escalates Scrutiny of Trump Foes with Probes of Letitia James and Adam Schiff

NEW YORK, AUG 8 – Pam Bondi appointed Ed Martin as special attorney to investigate alleged crimes involving Letitia James and Senator Adam Schiff amid ongoing political and legal conflicts.

  • On Thursday, Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Ed Martin as a Special Attorney to investigate James and Schiff for alleged crimes.
  • Escalating efforts by the Justice Department set the stage for the appointment, as Bondi prepares to hold James and Schiff accountable amid political scrutiny.
  • Amid the probe, Virginia and Maryland grand juries are evaluating charges, with subpoenas issued and witnesses testifying in proceedings against James and Schiff.
  • Ridiculing the move, legal analysts criticized the appointment, while James and Schiff deny any wrongdoing, reflecting political tensions.
  • These moves are among the most serious actions against Trump's political foes, reflecting his pledge for retribution and expanding a Maryland investigation into Schiff.
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NBC News broke the news in United States on Friday, August 8, 2025.
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