Most Americans have never heard of Ed Martin, but his name will likely be on a lot of people’s lips in the very near future. Martin is the interim US Attorney for the District of Columbia, and he has ruffled the feathers of some Democrats in the nation’s capital, as well as their stenographers in the establishment media. What is being called Operation Whirlwind – at least, that’s what Martin is calling it – is targeting elected officials who have publicly made what could reasonably be described as violent threats against political opponents.

On Monday, Feb. 17, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) received letters from Martin, inviting them to explain threats they appear to have made against public officials.

Apparent threats of physical violence or incitement of violence against President Donald Trump, his associates, anyone who served in his executive branch, and even his supporters, go back as far as 2016. Many of them were made by Democratic Party officials during rallies or other public appearances. There is no small number of them – in fact, Trump supporters could compile a coffee-table book of quotes.

While railing against the efforts of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to uncover jaw-dropping amounts of wasted or misappropriated taxpayer dollars during a recent CNN appearance, Rep. Garcia made a statement that Martin has interpreted as an incitement to direct physical violence. “[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,” Garcia said.

There isn’t much room for ambiguity or contextualizing when someone uses the phrase “actual weapons.” Ed Martin doesn’t appear to believe so. “At this time, I respectfully request that you clarify your comments from February 12, 2025,” Martin wrote to Garcia, citing the congressman’s words.

“This sounds like a threat to Mr. Musk – an appointed representative of President Trump.” The letter adds, “We take threats against public officials seriously. I look forward to your cooperation[.]”

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