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Lawmaker Gets 'Serious' Letter from Trump Justice Department After Calling Elon Musk a 'Dick'

Rep. Robert Garcia has received a letter from the Trump administration's Department of Justice regarding his comments on Elon Musk, which they interpreted as a threat to Musk and his staff.
In a message, Ed Martin wrote that the DOJ would pursue any and all legal action against anyone who impedes Musk's work or threatens him.
Garcia stated he would not be intimidated, declaring, 'No reasonable person would view my comments as a threat.' He expressed concerns about the implications for free speech and political dissent.
The DOJ has requested Garcia clarify his comments by February 24, 2025, and legal experts have criticized the situation as an overreach that could impact political opposition and free speech rights.

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Press-Telegram

Trump-appointed D.C. U.S. attorney launches probe into Rep. Robert Garcia comment about Elon Musk

Garcia criticized Musk, Trump, and the Department of Government Efficiency during a CNN interview last week.

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The Blaze

Trump DOJ won't let Dem congressman slide for apparent threat against Musk

Rep. Robert Garcia doubled down on his provocative rhetoric Thursday, underscoring the need for forceful opposition to the Trump administration.

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Crooks and Liars

Elon Gets Mad If You Call Him A Dick. Do Not Call Him A Dick, OK?

What an insufferable little dick.

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The Bulwark

EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Garcia Criticized Elon Musk — Then The DOJ Threatened Him

Rep. Robert Garcia joins Tim Miller to discuss the letter sent from Trump's DOJ after he publicly criticized Elon Musk.Leave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the controls on the left-hand side of the player to toggle to audio.

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Los Angeles Times

Rep. Garcia draws scrutiny from Trump Justice official over his Musk comments

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach) is under scrutiny after blasting Elon Musk and DOGE in colorful comments.

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MyNewsLA.com

Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Long Beach, Accused of Threatening Elon Musk

Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Long Beach, has been accused by the Trump administration of a threat against a public official for his apparent criticism of Elon Musk in a televised interview, according to a letter posted online Thursday. The letter from Ed Martin, the acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, asks Garcia about an interview on CNN on Feb. 12 in which the congressman said, “What the American public wants is for us to bring actual …

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