Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Democrats Over ‘Lawfare’ Threats
Summary
President Donald Trump said he directed the Department of Justice to investigate what he called threats by Democratic leaders against administration officials, Republican donors and supporters. He did not cite a federal law or provide evidence that the remarks amounted to extortion, and it was unclear whether the DOJ had opened an investigation.Key Facts
- Trump made the directive in a Truth Social post on Saturday.
- Trump accused Democrats of extortion, weaponization and lawfare, and said they were threatening officials with impeachment and donors with imprisonment or other penalties.
- Trump singled out Senator Elissa Slotkin, citing remarks about deterring people from joining his administration through the prospect of legal consequences.
- Slotkin’s October 13 remarks referred to pursuing legal cases involving Trump and people who enabled him.
- A grand jury earlier this year declined to indict Slotkin and other lawmakers over a video advising military and intelligence personnel that they could refuse illegal orders.
- Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, according to the article, and secured at least 54 Senate seats, with two races unresolved.
- The article said Democratic-led committees will gain subpoena and hearing powers when the new Congress takes office in January.
- The article said Democrats could initiate impeachment proceedings against administration officials, but removal would require a two-thirds Senate vote.
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