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Trump Orders DOJ Probe Into Democrats Over 'Extortion' Threats

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Neutral summary

President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered the Justice Department to investigate Democrats whom he accused of threatening Republicans with impeachment and other punishments. In a post on Truth Social, he wrote that Democrats are “going around threatening a lot of people” and called it “extortion at the highest level.” He specifically named Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin, accusing her of threatening those who hold Republican views. The move came after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, giving them a majority starting in January. Democrats have vowed to investigate Trump and senior members of his administration, including Attorney General Todd Blanche and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Hill reports that Trump asked the Justice Department to “look into this,” while Fox News says he ordered a probe into alleged “criminal” conduct. Some outlets, including La Repubblica, also reported that Trump offered UFC chief Dana White a role as White House press secretary, but this was not confirmed by other sources.

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Outlets: 20. Countries: 13. Facts in the shared core: 4.

Publication timeline

  1. · Bloomberg (outlet profile)

    Trump Threatens Democrats Over Their Plans to Probe His Team. President Donald Trump blasted Democrats for threatening to investigate his administration and Republican donors, saying he ordered the Department of Justice…

  2. · New York Post (outlet profile)

    Trump demands DOJ investigation, prison for ‘extortionist’ Democrats following GOP’s midterm blowout. Trump calls for a DOJ probe and prison for Democrats he accuses of threatening GOP officials and donors after midterm…

  3. · Clarín (outlet profile)

    Trump acusa a los demócratas de "extorsionar" con amenazas de juicios políticos. El líder estadounidense acusa a la oposición de usar amenazas políticas tras su reciente triunfo electoral en el Congreso. La nueva mayorí…

  4. · La Repubblica (outlet profile)

    Trump ordina indagini sui dem “che minacciano i repubblicani”. Poi, chiede al capo dell’Ufc di essere il portavoce della Casa Bianca. Il presidente Usa su Truth: “Prospettano impeachment e svariate forme di punizione, è…

  5. · Fox News (outlet profile)

    Trump orders DOJ probe into Democrats over alleged threats against admin officials. President Donald Trump accused Democrats of threatening administration officials and Republican donors, ordering the DOJ to investigate…

  6. · Europa Press (outlet profile)

    Trump ordena una investigación contra los demócratas por "extorsión". El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ha ordenado al Departamento de Justicia abrir una investigación criminal por "extorsión" por las "amen…

  7. · La Patilla (outlet profile)

    Trump acusó a los demócratas de pretender extorsionarlo con amenazas de juicios políticos.   El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, acusó este sábado a la nueva mayoría demócrata del Congreso, surgida de la…

  8. · Daily Mail (outlet profile)

    Trump demands probe into 'extortionist' Democrats who are threatening to impeach Republicans. He demanded the Department of Justice immediately investigate those Democrats who are sending the threats, pointing to Michig…

  9. · Newsweek (outlet profile)

    Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Democrats Over ‘Lawfare’ Threats. Trump specifically targeted Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin, accusing her of threatening people who hold Republican views.

  10. · Corriere della Sera (outlet profile)

    Trump ordina un'indagine sui democratici che «vanno in giro a minacciare molti repubblicani». Dopo la sconfitta alle elezioni di Midterm, attraverso il social Truth il presidente annuncia di aver ordinato un'indagine al…

  11. · Clarín (outlet profile)

    Trump dice que amenaza de demócratas de destituir a sus colaboradores es "extorsión". El mandatario norteamericano califica de "extorsión" las amenazas de juicio político por parte de la nueva mayoría opositora en el Co…

  12. · Al Jazeera (outlet profile)

    Trump orders DOJ to investigate Democrats for ‘threatening’ people. Trump lashed out at Democrats on Truth Social days after the party won control of Congress.

  13. · Sud Ouest (outlet profile)

    États-Unis : Donald Trump qualifie de « chantage » les menaces d’enquêtes des démocrates contre ses ministres. Le président américain Donald Trump ordonne au ministère de la Justice d’enquêter sur les démocrates, qui me…

  14. · UOL (outlet profile)

    Trump chama de "extorsão" ameaça dos democratas de destituir seus colaboradores. O presidente americano, Donald Trump, comparou a uma "extorsão", neste sábado (7), as ameaças dos democratas de usar sua maioria que vai e…

  15. · The Hill (outlet profile)

    Trump asks DOJ to investigate Democrats calling for impeachment of cabinet officials. President Trump raised concerns Saturday about some Democrats calling for the impeachment of Republican officials, referring to the t…

  16. · CNBC (outlet profile)

    Trump targets Slotkin in call for DOJ probe of alleged Democratic threats to Republicans. Trump ordered DOJ to examine alleged threats against Republicans while singling out Slotkin.

  17. · Inquirer.net (outlet profile)

    Trump orders Justice Department probe of Democrats seeking impeachment. WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was ordering the Justice Department to examine Democratic threats to im…

  18. · El Economista (outlet profile)

    Trump ordena al Departamento de Justicia investigar a demócratas por "amenazar" a la gente. Los candidatos demócratas arrollaron a los republicanos de Trump en las elecciones de mitad de mandato el martes, lo que les ot…

  19. · Times of India (outlet profile)

    'They should go to jail': Trump demands action against Democrats, orders DOJ probe

  20. · Handelsblatt (outlet profile)

    US-Präsident: Trump schürt Zweifel an Kongresswahl und droht Demokraten. Nach der krachenden Niederlage seiner Republikaner bei den Wahlen zeigte sich Donald Trump zunächst einsichtig. Doch jetzt teilt der Präsident wie…

  21. · Ámbito (outlet profile)

    Donald Trump acusa a los demócratas de "extorsionar" con amenazas de juicios. La nueva mayoría demócrata, que tomará posesión en enero, estudia impulsar juicios políticos contra miembros del gobierno republicano.

  22. · Inquirer.net (outlet profile)

    Trump orders probe of Democrats pushing impeachment. WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said Saturday he had directed the Justice Department to investigate Democratic threats to impeach members of his…

Factual core

  • US President Donald Trump ordered investigations into Democrats who threaten Republicans.
  • The Democrats threatened to use their new majority in Congress to launch impeachment proceedings.
  • Trump made the announcement on his social media platform Truth Social.
  • Trump's order followed the Midterm election results.

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