In a recent development, U.S. Attorney Ed Martin has confirmed that employees of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are being unlawfully targeted.
"Our initial review of the evidence presented to us indicates that certain individuals and/or groups have committed acts that appear to violate the law in targeting DOGE employees," Martin stated. He further assured that collaboration with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies is underway to address the situation swiftly, with prosecutors already preparing for potential legal action.
According to The Post Millennial, Martin refrained from naming any specific individuals or groups involved but indicated that arrests are anticipated. This announcement follows a prior communication from Martin to Elon Musk, emphasizing that threats against DOGE personnel will not be tolerated. "I recognize that some of the staff at DOGE has been targeted publicly. At this time, I ask that you utilize me and my staff to assist in protecting the DOGE work and the DOGE workers," Martin wrote, highlighting the potential legal implications of such threats.
Martin's firm stance reflects a broader commitment to safeguarding government employees, contrasting with what he described as the previous administration's leniency towards rioters. "Let me assure you of this: we will pursue any and all legal action against anyone who impedes your work or threatens your people," he declared, underscoring a zero-tolerance policy for any actions that disrupt the department's operations.
The targeting of DOGE employees emerged after the department accessed the U.S. Treasury's federal payment system, leading to the public dissemination of their information. Notably, Wired reporters tweeted a list of DOGE employees, prompting threats against them. In response, Elon Musk took to X, denouncing the act of posting employee names as a criminal offense, reinforcing the need for accountability and protection of government workers.
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