Ed Martin, a former 'stop the steal' activist and interim U.S. attorney, offered protection to Elon Musk's DOGE team while another list targets federal health workers involved in DEI initiatives.
Ed Martin , a former 'stop the steal' activist and President Donald Trump's interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, reached out to Elon Musk on the tech billionaire's X platform this week. In a letter, Martin offered the services of federal prosecutors to protect workers at Musk's Department of Government Efficiency ( DOGE ) should they face any threats.
This public display of support for Musk and his DOGE team sparked a mixed reaction within the Justice Department, with some officials expressing 'second-hand embarrassment' over what they perceived as an inappropriate and overly fawning message.Martin's offer to protect Musk's employees came amidst another controversy surrounding a list targeting federal health workers involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This 'DEI Watch List,' published by the American Accountability Foundation, names and photos of Black employees working in agencies primarily within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The list labels these workers as 'targets' and cites 'DEI offenses,' such as political donations and social media posts, raising concerns about intimidation and endangering these individuals.The 'DEI Watch List' has caused significant distress among federal health workers, who fear the potential consequences of being publicly identified and targeted. One former federal prosecutor who worked on January 6th cases condemned the list, calling it 'blatant' attempt to intimidate, silence, and endanger' these workers. They urged Martin to take swift legal action against those responsible for creating and circulating the list. Meanwhile, Justice Department employees are anxiously watching Martin's next moves, wondering if he plans to target federal prosecutors who worked on January 6th cases. Martin's involvement in promoting the baseless claim that Trump won the 2020 election has already fueled anxieties about his priorities within the department
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