Trump Says He Ordered DOJ Probe of Democrats Over Impeachment Threats
28 sourcesUpdated Nov 7, 20261 min read
President Donald Trump said he directed the Justice Department to investigate Democrats, accusing them of extortion and political weaponization for pledging investigations, impeachment and other consequences involving his administration and Republican donors. His demand followed Democrats’ midterm victories and their plans for broad oversight after taking control of both chambers of Congress. Trump did not identify the Democrats he accused or provide evidence that their statements amounted to a crime. He also criticized Sen. Elissa Slotkin over remarks about deterring young people from joining his administration; Slotkin said she was referring to accountability for lawbreaking, not political affiliation.
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Democrats gained seats and immediately threatened probes and penalties, so checking if that amounts to extortion is a reasonable step even without details yet.
Trump ordering the DOJ to investigate Democrats for extortion over impeachment threats feels like using federal power to settle political scores.
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