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Republicans rebel against 'braindead' Trump official's 'terribly dangerous' fighting words
- Ed Martin, a former DOJ official, posted a message that drew sharp pushback from Republicans and journalists alike.
- "Whether this is deluded or malicious, it's terribly dangerous that people who practically long for political violence serve in positions of authority."
- Gregg Nunziata, a Republican lawyer, criticized the comments as dangerous.
- Conservative voices offered mixed reactions, with some calling the remarks stupid while others approved the stance.
- Martin’s DOJ tenure included reviews of January 6 prosecutions and concerns about weaponization of government.
- Martin was stripped of his weaponization role earlier this year but remained at DOJ in an advisory capacity.
- Randy Quaid, a MAGA figure, replied with a target emoji in response to Martin's post.
- The discussion touched on broader questions about political violence and government authority.
- The piece notes the ongoing debate within conservatives about violence and governance.
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