Imagine this: a high-profile federal prosecutor sends a formal letter about Elon Musk, and instead of making headlines for its gravity, it becomes the butt of jokes on social media. That’s exactly what happened to Ed Martin, a Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney, whose recent letter is being mocked not for its content, but for its glaring mistakes.
What Sparked the Buzz?
Over the weekend, former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance accused Martin of violating DOJ policies in his approach to Musk, saying his conduct lacked the impartiality expected of someone in his position. Her critique? Martin seemed a little too cozy in his communication style with Musk, straying from the prosecutor’s creed: “without fear or favor.”
But Vance’s criticism was just the beginning.
The Typo Heard ‘Round the Internet
While the legal world debated Martin’s actions, social media fixated on something else entirely—a typo. Martin’s letter contained the phrase: “Noone is above the law.” Yes, you read that right. Instead of “no one,” Martin’s letter officially declared “Noone” above the law.
The blunder was so glaring that journalist Dan Friedman highlighted it with a quote tweet, setting off a wave of commentary.
“How Embarrassing!”
Former Republican Edward Oh didn’t hold back, calling the letter “a shoddy piece of writing” and expressing disbelief that it was sent out on DOJ letterhead. Others piled on, ridiculing not just the typo but the letter’s overall tone.
Phrases like “chase them to the end of the Earth” and “please let me reiterate again” were called out for being overly dramatic—or just plain redundant.
One critic quipped, “This is laughable, yet also infuriating. Not the best people.”
“All the Best”? Really?
Another eyebrow-raising detail was the letter’s sign-off: “All the best.” It’s not every day you see such a casual closing in official government correspondence. For some, it underscored a lack of professionalism in what should have been a serious communication.
Social Media Has a Field Day
On X (formerly Twitter), liberal influencer Amanda Moore noted that the letter was tweeted directly at Musk, raising questions about its legitimacy as an official government document. She joked that it might even be FOIA-worthy.
Attorney Kate Oh chimed in, pointing out the absurdity of the situation: a typo paired with what she described as a “veiled threat” of legal action for accessing government data.
And in a hilarious twist, former prosecutor Shanlon Wu tagged Peter Noone, the singer of Herman’s Hermits, congratulating him for apparently being “above the law” according to the letter’s typo.
The Takeaway?
This episode is a reminder of how even small mistakes can overshadow big issues. In an age where every word is scrutinized, especially on social media, details matter. And when they don’t, the internet will make sure you never forget.
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