U.S. Marshals have warned federal judges of unusually high threat levels as tech billionaire Elon Musk and other Trump administration allies ramp up efforts to discredit judges who stand in the way of White House efforts to slash federal jobs and programs,

Law enforcement officials warned federal judges that they are facing unusually high threat levels amid a series of attacks on the judiciary by Elon Musk and other allies of President Donald Trump. Eleven judges from various districts told Reuters they were increasingly concerned about their physical security.

Judicial impeachments are rare, but legal experts worry that the calls will further damage public trust in the courts.