Elon Musk is backing former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s embattled bid for attorney general—despite the ongoing backlash to his candidacy due to a host of misconduct allegations that have swirled around the Florida Republican for years.

Shortly after Trump announced the Gaetz nomination on Wednesday, Musk noted on X that both have accused the government of targeting them with politically motivated investigations, and suggested that retribution is at hand. "The Hammer of Justice is coming," Musk said.