FBI chief: Threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search "dangerous"

• The former president's supporters rallied outside Mar-a-Lago with Trump flags and Twisted Sister's hit "We're Not Gonna Take It" blaring.

Flashback: Two sources familiar with the matter told Axios' Jonathan Swan that the search was related to documents Trump took from the White House that may have been classified.

• Republicans, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, argued that that wasn't a sufficient imperative for such an extraordinary search.

What they're saying: "I'm always concerned about threats to law enforcement," said Wray, a Trump appointee, on Wednesday.

• "Violence against law enforcement is not the answer, no matter who you’re upset with."

The president of the FBI Agents Association also condemned the threats and violence in a statement Thursday, noting that FBI special agents "put their lives on the line every day to protect the public."

• "Special Agents and their families should never be threatened with violence, including for doing their jobs," Brian O'Hare said.
• "The threats made recently contribute to an atmosphere where some have, or will, accept violence against law enforcement as appropriate. It is not."
• "This is not a partisan or political issue," O'Hare added. "It is a matter of public safety and basic decency. Calls for violence against law enforcement are unacceptable, and should be condemned by all leaders."

Of note: Wray previously expressed concern, in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade, at growing violence in the U.S. related to politically divisive domestic issues.

• "I feel like every day I'm getting briefed on somebody throwing a Molotov cocktail at someone for some issue," he said.
• "I don't care what side of the issue you are on," Wray said. "You don't get to use violence or threats of violence."

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