Trump went after them on Truth Social and called Democratic lawmakers “extortionists.”
Published on November 7, 2026
United States President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Democrats for “threatening numerous people” with impeachment and other forms of punishment following their victory in the midterm elections.
In an article published Saturday on Truth Social, Trump said what Democrats did amounted to a “criminal act,” without providing evidence.
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The release comes days after Democrats took control of both houses of the US Congress from Republicans in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Democratic lawmakers and newly elected candidates said they would continue investigations into the Trump family’s financial dealings, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as well as investigations into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Todd Blanche.
“Democrats are threatening a lot of people,” Trump wrote, adding that some members of his cabinet had been threatened with impeachment. “This is extortion at the highest level, and they should be held accountable.” »
Trump also said, without evidence, that some Democrats were threatening his donors, whom he called “some of the most respected people in the world.” He said Democrats were targeting them because of their political views, specifically calling out Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin. He gave no evidence that she threatened people because of their opinions.
When Democrats take control of Congress in January, they will be able to conduct a range of investigations, in which they can order access to documents, subpoena Trump officials to testify and hold hearings.
Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia of California, who will likely chair the powerful House Oversight Committee, which serves as the House’s investigative committee and has broad jurisdiction and power, posted “ADVOCATE” on social media after it became clear that Democrats would take the House.
During his second term, Trump called for investigations into his political enemies, including former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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