DOJ Probes Garcia, Schumer Over Musk Remarks

The U.S. Department of Justice, under acting U.S. Attorney Edward Martin, has initiated inquiries into statements by Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Robert Garcia, regarding potential threats to Supreme Court justices and officials associated with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Martin, appointed by President Trump, has sent letters demanding clarification of Garcia's comments on CNN about bringing 'actual weapons' to a political 'bar fight' against Musk's influence, which Garcia insists were metaphorical. Critics argue these inquiries aim to silence opposition to Trump and Musk's policies. Garcia and other Democrats have defended their right to oppose the administration, viewing Martin's actions as an attempt to stifle dissent. The situation underscores ongoing tensions between Trump's administration and Democratic politicians over freedom of speech and political expression.