Employees of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have been subjected to online harassment after their names were publicly revealed, prompting federal prosecutors to intervene. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin confirmed that his office is investigating whether any laws were broken in connection with the targeting of DOGE workers.
Martin emphasized that his team is actively reviewing evidence and working with federal law enforcement agencies. “We also have our prosecutors preparing,” he stated, adding that the FBI has been brought in to assess the situation.
The controversy began after Wired published the names of multiple DOGE employees, highlighting their young age and limited experience in government. Their names quickly spread on X, where some users posted threats. Musk reacted by warning, “You have committed a crime,” making it clear that he viewed the exposure as illegal.
Martin addressed Musk in a letter, promising legal action against those responsible for harassing DOGE employees. “We will pursue any and all legal action against anyone who impedes your work or threatens your people,” he wrote, contrasting his position with that of the previous administration, which he criticized for failing to protect government personnel.
Some argue that naming government workers does not constitute doxing, while others insist that the exposure was meant to intimidate Musk’s team. The legal questions surrounding the case remain under scrutiny.
Musk has stood by his employees despite the controversy, posting on X, “Time to confess: Media reports saying that @DOGE has some of the world’s best software engineers are in fact true.”
