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After Targeting Chuck Schumer, Acting DC US Attorney Ed Martin Expands ‘Operation Whirlwind’ to Investigate Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia for Calling for “Actual Weapons” Against Elon Musk

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President Donald Trump’s newly appointed top prosecutor, Ed Martin, has wasted no time getting to work.

Martin has launched “Operation Whirlwind,” a sweeping investigation into Democrats who have made inflammatory statements that could be construed as threats against public officials.

As The Gateway Pundit previously reported, Ed Martin announced earlier this month that his office would be charging and arresting individuals who threatened Elon Musk’s DOGE team.

“Our initial review of the evidence presented to us indicates that certain individuals and/or groups have committed acts that appear to violate the law in targeting DOGE employees,” Ed Martin said.

“We are in contact with the FBI and other law enforcement partners to proceed rapidly. We also have our prosecutors preparing,” Ed Martin added.

Among the first to receive official inquiry letters are Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), both of whom have a history of reckless statements that could encourage political intimidation and harassment.

Last month, The Gateway Pundit reported the Department of Justice opened an investigation into Chuck Schumer for threatening Supreme Court justices during a pro-abortion rally back in 2020.

Chuck Schumer infamously stood on the steps of the Supreme Court and openly threatened Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh during an abortion rights rally.

“You have released the whirlwind, and you will pay the price! You won’t know what hit you!” Schumer bellowed, pointing aggressively toward the highest court in the land.”

At the time, even Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare rebuke, calling Schumer’s words “dangerous” and “irresponsible.”

Now, under Operation Whirlwind, Martin’s team is taking a deeper look into whether Schumer’s remarks directly contributed to the attempted assassination of Justice Kavanaugh in 2022, when a radical left-wing activist was caught outside the justice’s home armed with weapons and burglary tools.

Read Martin’s letter to Schumer:

As United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, I receive requests for information and clarification. I take these requests seriously and act on them with letters like this one today.

At this time, I am following up by email. I have previously sent you two letters – on January 21 and February 3. You have failed to respond which is a personal disappointment and professionally unacceptable. I attach the earlier two letters to this one.

Time is of the essence. You have now received three letters as well as public discussion. Your cooperation is more important than ever to complete this inquiry before any action is taken. I remind you: no one is above the law. Please be in touch by COB on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

I look forward to your cooperation with my letter of inquiry after requests.

Thank you in advance for your assistance with this. Should you have further questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call my office or schedule a time to meet in person.

Also in the crosshairs is Rep. Robert Garcia, a California Democrat who has been accused of making veiled threats against Elon Musk.

Martin’s inquiry letter seeks clarification on past statements in which Garcia called for “actual weapons” to be used against Elon Musk.

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) appeared on CNN News Central with Brianna Keilar to discuss Wednesday’s DOGE subcommittee hearing, where he presented a picture of Musk and called it a “d**k pic.” Several of his Democrat colleagues also proceeded to degrade themselves during the critical hearing.

A concerned Keilar grilled Garcia, understandably skeptical that his childish antics would impair Democrats’ ability to counter Musk and the Trump administration.

“Do you think that calling Elon Musk a “d**k” is effective messaging for confronting what is a potentially irreversible transformation of the U.S. government?” Keilar asked.

Despite being given an out by the CNN anchor, Garcia chose instead to double down.

“Well, he is a d**k,” Garcia responded. “I also think he is harming the American public in an enormous way.”

Then Garcia seemed to call for violence against Musk, calling for “actual weapons” to be used against him.

“What the American public wants is for us to bring actual weapons against Elon Musk to this bar fight,” he continued. “This an actual fight for democracy, for the future of this country.”

Read the letter to Garcia:

As United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, I receive requests for information and clarification. I take these requests seriously and act on them with letters like this one you are receiving.

At this time, 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.”

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. Their concerns have led to this inquiry.

We take threats against public officials very seriously. I look forward to your cooperation with my letter of inquiry after request. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Please respond by February 24, 2025. Should you have further questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call my office or schedule a time to meet in person.

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ALIVE: Pope Francis Makes Surprise First Public Appearance During Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square After Long Hospital Stay

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The faithful assembled in Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square for the Sunday Mass celebrating the Jubilee were pleasantly surprised by the unannounced appearance by an ailing Pope Francis, in his first public appearance since being discharged from the hospital two weeks ago.

Still weak after his grueling five-week treatment for double pneumonia, Francis entered the Square in a wheelchair to greet the cheering crowd.

Francis hadn’t been seen in public since a short greeting before leaving Rome’s Gemelli hospital on March 23, following the most serious health crisis of his 12-year papacy.

Reuters reported:

“The pope, in a previously unannounced move, came out to the square shortly before noon at the end of the celebration of a Mass for the Catholic Church’s Jubilee year.

Coming in front of the main altar for the service in bright sunshine, Francis waved to the crowds, before speaking briefly.

‘Happy Sunday to everyone’, the pope said, speaking in a rail voice while receiving oxygen via a small hose under his nose. ‘Thank you so much’.”

Today’s mass may have held a particular meaning for Francis as it was a special Jubilee celebration in honor of the sick and the healthcare workers.

“In a written message released by the Vatican shortly after noon, Francis said he had felt God’s closeness during his time in hospital.

‘I ask the Lord that this touch of his love might reach all those who suffer and encourage those who are taking care of them’, said the text.”

With Easter Sunday just two weeks away, it’s unclear how (or if) the pope will participate in public ceremonies, as doctors have prescribed Francis with a two-month period of rest at his Vatican residence.

Read more:

Pope Francis’ Health Situation Was at One Point So Dire That Doctors Contemplated Stopping the Treatment and ‘Letting Him Die in Peace’

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IRS Prepares to Cut Workforce by 25%

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On Friday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began the process of cutting its workforce by at least 25%.

In addition to the layoffs, the agency will also eliminate its Office of Civil Rights and Compliance.

In an email sent to employees on Friday, the agency noted that the reductions will “be implemented in phases” and employees will be offered early retirement incentives beginning next week.

Fox News reports:

“This action is being taken to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the IRS in accordance with agency priorities and the Workforce Optimization Initiative outlined in a recent Executive Order,” the letter states, referring to President Donald Trump‘s executive order directing the Department of Government Efficiency to get rid of wasteful spending.

The agency said it was approved to offer Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP). Information about those programs will be shared with employees at a later date, the message said.

“This calendar year to date, approximately 5% of this office left through the Deferred Resignation Program and attrition,” the message said. “An additional 75% of the office will be reduced through a RIF (Reduction in Force).”

In March, President Trump announced the firing of 6,000 IRS workers, the majority of whom were hired by the Biden Regime.

The cuts are in sharp contrast to the Biden administration’s efforts to grow the already bloated agency by 88,000 new agents to target the middle class.

The Gateway Pundit reported that during the Biden regime, last month the IRS threatened to go after individuals or organizations that questioned Joe Biden or the federal government’s “ability to govern.”

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Trump Was Right: More than 50 Countries Have Already Contacted White House to Negotiate Trade and Tariffs

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Director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, says 50 countries have already reached out to the Trump administration to renegotiate their trade deals with the US.

On Sunday morning, Kevin Hassett, the Director of the National Economic Council, joined This Week on ABC to discuss Trump’s tariffs.

Hassett told This Week that over 50 countries have reached out to the Trump White renegotiate their trade agreements with the US thanks to President Trump’s tough stand.

This shows Trump’s tariff’s plan in already working.

Kevin Hassett:  I got a report from the USDR last night that more than 50 countries have reached out to the President to begin a negotiation.  But they’re doing that because they understand that they bear a lot of the tariff. And so, I don’t think that you’re going to see a big effect on the consumer in the US, because I do think that the reason why we have a persistent long-run trade deficit is these people have very inelastic supply.

They’ve been dumping goods into the country in order to create jobs, say, in China.

Via This Week on ABC News.

On Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries.

Gateway Pundit contributor Antonio Graceffo reported on President Trump’s courageous and common-sense move. Democrats have criticized President Trump’s tariffs, arguing that they lead to price increases that disadvantage American workers. While tariffs can contribute to higher prices, they also benefit American workers.

Firstly, revenue generated from tariffs contributes to the government’s operating fund, potentially offsetting expenses that would otherwise be covered by income taxes. This additional revenue has opened discussions about tax relief measures, such as removing income tax from overtime pay or tips.

Tariffs can reduce the need for subsidies by leveling the playing field for American producers competing against heavily subsidized foreign imports. A good example is agriculture.

In less than one week, more than 50 countries have reached out to the White House to begin trade talks, Kevin Hassett, a top economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday.

TGP’s Ben Kew on Saturday listed a number of countries already reaching out to the Trump Administration.

Here is an initial list of countries and the tariffs Trump has imposed on their products entering the US.

Country Tariffs Charged to the U.S.A. U.S.A. Discounted Reciprocal Tariffs
Argentina 10% 10%
Australia 10% 10%
Bangladesh 74% 37%
Botswana 74% 37%
Brazil 10% 10%
Cambodia 97% 49%
Chile 10% 10%
China 67% 34%
Colombia 10% 10%
Costa Rica 17% 10%
Côte d’Ivoire 41% 21%
Dominican Republic 10% 10%
Ecuador 12% 10%
Egypt 10% 10%
El Salvador 10% 10%
European Union 39% 20%
Guatemala 10% 10%
Honduras 10% 10%
India 52% 26%
Indonesia 64% 32%
Israel 33% 17%
Japan 46% 24%
Jordan 40% 20%
Kazakhstan 54% 27%
Laos 95% 48%
Madagascar 93% 47%
Malaysia 47% 24%
Morocco 10% 10%
Myanmar (Burma) 88% 44%
New Zealand 20% 10%
Nicaragua 36% 18%
Norway 30% 15%
Pakistan 58% 29%
Peru 10% 10%
Philippines 34% 17%
Saudi Arabia 10% 10%
Serbia 74% 37%
Singapore 10% 10%
South Africa 60% 30%
South Korea 50% 25%
Sri Lanka 88% 44%
Switzerland 61% 31%
Taiwan 64% 32%
Thailand 72% 36%
Trinidad and Tobago 12% 10%
Tunisia 55% 28%
Turkey 10% 10%
United Arab Emirates 10% 10%
United Kingdom 10% 10%
Vietnam 90% 46%

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