Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., pledged his support to Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Martin offered legal assistance to protect DOGE workers and operations, citing unspecified threats against them. This comes amid a clash between DOGE and USAID, with Musk aiming to shut down USAID despite its congressional authorization.
Ed Martin , the interim U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., and supporter of the “Stop the Steal” movement, on Monday threw his support behind Elon Musk and his “Department of Government Efficiency.”
“At this time I ask that you utilize me and my staff to assist in protecting the DOGE work and DOGE workers. Any threats, confrontations or other actions in any way that impact their work may break numerous laws,” Martin said.
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