Ed Martin, the MAGA attorney currently serving as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia on an interim basis sent Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) a letter demanding clarification about his recent criticism of Elon Musk.
At a hearing last week, Garcia held up a photo of Musk, which he calls a “dick pic”. He later doubled down in an interview on CNN.
“Well, he is a dick,” Garcia said. “And I also think he’s harming the American public in an enormous way. And what I think is really important and what the American public want is for us to bring actual weapons to this bar fight. This is an actual fight for democracy, for the future of this country.”
In a letter on Thursday, Garcia claims he received a “request” and is seeking “clarification” from Garcia about his remarks in the CNN interview.
“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,” he wrote.
“This sounds to some like a threat to Mr. Musk – an appointed representative of President Donald Trump who you call a “dick” and government staff who work for him,” Martin continued. “Their concerns have led to this inquiry.”
Garcia responded to the letter in a post on social media writing, “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.”
Martin did not say who sent him a request to look into Garcia’s comments but in the past, Martin has opened investigations based on referral from Musk.
Martin, who echoed Trump’s baseless claims of fraud in the 2020 election and defended Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol rioters, was serving as the top federal prosecutor in DC in the interim.
Trump nominated him on Monday to serve in the role permanently. His appointment must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
