D.C. U.S. Attorney Probes Democrats Over Alleged Threats to DOGE, Justices

Ed Martin, the acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, has opened inquiries into public statements made by Democratic leaders, particularly Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Robert Garcia, citing potential threats to Supreme Court justices and employees of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Martin's internal memo, titled 'Operation Whirlwind,' emphasizes prioritizing investigations into threats against public officials and references Schumer's remarks at a 2020 abortion rights rally, which some interpret as threatening. Schumer has previously stated that his comments were misinterpreted and expressed regret for the wording. Meanwhile, Garcia criticized the investigation as an attempt to silence opposition, asserting that reasonable individuals would not perceive the comments as threats. The inquiries have drawn scrutiny, with experts noting that such investigations typically follow established protocols to avoid politicization. Martin's actions come as part of a broader effort to protect federal workers in a politically charged environment.