Trump calls for DOJ probe of Democrats over impeachment threats

Politics · First reported 7 Nov, 18:16 · Updated 18:43

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President Trump urged the Justice Department to investigate Democrats he accused of threatening Republicans and donors with impeachment or other penalties. The report describes several lawmakers’ calls for investigations or impeachment actions and identifies Senator Elissa Slotkin as a target of Trump’s criticism.

Trump called for a Justice Department investigation and said Democrats he accused of threatening Republicans and donors should face prison.
The report says Democrats had raised impeachment or investigation proposals involving Attorney General Todd Blanche, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and DOGE.
Trump singled out Senator Elissa Slotkin over her call for a “deterrence message” to prospective Trump administration employees.

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Trump’s request: He called for a Department of Justice investigation and prison for Democrats he accused of making threats.
Todd Blanche: Representatives Hank Johnson and Deborah Ross floated impeaching the attorney general.
Pete Hegseth: Representative Thomas Massie announced plans to force a vote on impeaching the defense secretary.
DOGE: Jamie Raskin and JB Pritzker called for an investigation of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Elissa Slotkin: Trump criticized the Michigan senator over her call for a “deterrence message” to prospective administration employees.