Federal officials are investigating after employees of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) were publicly identified online, leading to threats and harassment. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin confirmed that his office is reviewing potential violations of federal law in connection with the exposure of DOGE staff.
Martin stated that legal action is being considered. “We also have our prosecutors preparing,” he added, noting that his office is working with the FBI to determine next steps. While he did not name specific individuals responsible, he indicated that certain actions may have crossed legal boundaries.
The controversy erupted after Wired published the names of several DOGE employees, identifying them as young engineers with limited government experience. Their names then surfaced on X, where some users issued threats. Musk responded by warning that exposing his staff was illegal.
Martin sent a letter to Musk, promising to pursue legal action against those targeting DOGE workers. He contrasted his approach with the previous administration, which he accused of failing to protect government workers from similar incidents.
Some have defended the release of the names, arguing that government employees have limited privacy protections. Others say the exposure was intended to intimidate Musk’s team and disrupt DOGE’s work.
As threats persist, Musk has defended his hiring decisions, writing on X, admitting that his engineers are among the best.
