'This sounds like a threat': Dem gets DOJ letter after 'bar fight' analogy about Musk
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) posted a letter he received from U.S. Attorney Edward Martin on Department of Justice letterhead asking about his attacks on Elon Musk.
"As a United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, I receive requests for information and clarification. I take these requests seriously and act on them with letters like this one you are receiving," Martin began, not indicating who sent him the "requests."
"At this time, I respectfully request that you clarify your comments from February 12, 2025. During a live interview with CNN, when asked how Democrats can stop Elon Musk, you spoke clearly: 'What the American public wants is for us to bring actual weapons to this bar fight. This is an actual fight for democracy,'" the letter continued.
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Musk has been working as a "special government employee" for President Donald Trump in an ongoing effort to slash government programs by claiming there's "waste, fraud and abuse" in the agencies and departments. They have not been able to specifically cite where that waste, fraud or abuse is, according to a Rolling Stone report.
Garcia was accused of making a threat against Musk while analogizing the political battle between Trump and Democrats as a "bar fight."
"This sounds to some like a threat to Mr. Musk - an appointed representative of President Donald Trump who you call a 'd--k' - and government staff who work for him. Their concerns have led to this inquiry," Martin wrote.
"We take threats against public officials very seriously. I look forward to your cooperation with my letter of inquiry after request. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Please respond by February 24, 2025. Should you have further questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call my office or schedule a time to meet in person," he said.
On Bluesky, Garcia responded: "So if you criticize Elon Musk, Trump’s DOJ will send you this letter. Members of Congress must have the right to forcefully oppose the Trump Administration. I will not be silenced."