Trump Orders DOJ Probe Into Democratic Threats Following Midterm Defeat
President Donald Trump calls for a Justice Department investigation into Democrats for alleged threats and extortion after the GOP midterm election losses.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has directed the United States Department of Justice to launch an investigation into what he described as threats made by Democrats against Republicans.
The directive came on Saturday following the Republican Party’s significant losses in the midterm elections held this week.
In his remarks, the President alleged threatening conduct by various Democratic leaders, though he did not provide specific details regarding any letters or the individuals involved in the communications.
Furthermore, the President called for a federal inquiry into recent Democratic demands for impeachment, characterizing these actions as extortion at the highest level of government.
These comments follow a Friday appearance where Trump spoke to the media before departing the White House South Lawn via Marine One.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)