This is really fucking bad. The US Attorney for D.C. is essentially threatening Congresspeople by misreading metaphors invoked to push back against the Trump administration. For all their talk about “lawfare,” they’re now using it. Robert Garcia is one of our best and the First Amendment lives. - ThreadSky

ecmclaughlin.bsky.social • 2 days ago

This is really fucking bad.

The US Attorney for D.C. is essentially threatening Congresspeople by misreading metaphors invoked to push back against the Trump administration.

For all their talk about “lawfare,” they’re now using it.

Robert Garcia is one of our best and the First Amendment lives.

Reposted from Robert Garcia

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.

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chefsilvia.bsky.social•1 day ago

Wow!! This is messed up.

satantrump.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’ll be glad to bring a weapon. I can’t say how many he’s gonna be left alive once I’m through!

daveferguson.bsky.social•2 days ago

You’d think the chief law enforcement officer — even a rummage-sale Heinrich Himmler — would have read Article I, Section 6 of the Constitution, with its pesky speech and debate clause.

dockellis10.bsky.social•2 days ago

Remember when Democrats could have had J6 GOP congressfolk arrested for defying subpoenas, but didn't want to set a dangerous precedent.

pedalbackwards67.bsky.social•1 day ago

He’s a blowhard

janoconnell.bsky.social•2 days ago

lastgreatact.bsky.social•2 days ago

AmeriKa

isaleshko.bsky.social•2 days ago

There have been warning signs that this would happen and @freedom.press tried to proactively fight this:
https://freedom.press/issues/groups-demand-us-attorney-for-dc-respect-first-amendment/

aafror.bsky.social•2 days ago

And now we have a corrupt and dangerous FBI director to carry out these threats if called upon.

pcollirigger.bsky.social•2 days ago

Martin lacks the judgment, intellect and composure to be in that role. He misapprehends his entire role and responsibility.

That said, a smart opposition would use these weaknesses against him. He's going to admit things he shouldn't.

beth-sue.bsky.social•2 days ago

Fluff

drrxufa.bsky.social•2 days ago

My prediction is this clown will lose his bar license in DC at a minimum.

stacyingeorgia.bsky.social•2 days ago

How is Musk a "public official"??

bitstop.bsky.social•2 days ago

What part of his oath of office does he not understand? All of it? Can we have him removed for violating his oath? Report him to the bar for sanctions?

heepst.bsky.social•2 days ago

"Free speech champion"

fighttotheend.bsky.social•2 days ago

What are they going to do lock up a congressman or senator if they don’t agree with him

cpinx.bsky.social•2 days ago

I fear the answer to that question. Every day now gets harder.

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