Politics

Trump Orders DOJ to Probe Democratic Lawmakers Over Alleged Threats

By Subhadra Srivastava

President Donald Trump has instructed the Department of Justice to investigate Democratic lawmakers, claiming they have threatened senior administration officials, Republican donors and political supporters with impeachment, prosecution and imprisonment. Trump described the alleged actions as “extortion at the highest level” and called for those responsible to be held accountable. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump said Democratic leaders were threatening officials, including the U.S. attorney general, with impeachment despite having no grounds for such action. He added that Republican donors were being targeted because of their political affiliations, with threats of imprisonment and other penalties. Trump singled out Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin, alleging she was seeking action against young people who support Republican values. He also claimed that Democratic political leaders had sent threatening letters to innocent people and ordered the DOJ to investigate the alleged criminal acts immediately. In a second post, Trump called the lawmakers “SLEAZEBAGS” and demanded they face imprisonment. The order comes after Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, expanding their oversight powers. Trump also announced a leadership change at the White House, with Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller replacing Susie Wiles as chief of staff from November 9, while Wiles will move to the Trump Political Operation.