Trump asks Justice Department to look into Democrats' impeachment calls
Trump asked the Justice Department to investigate Democrats he says are threatening officials and donors, including with impeachment calls against cabinet officials.
President Donald Trump asked the Justice Department on Saturday to look into Democrats who are calling for the impeachment of Republican cabinet officials, The Hill reports. He called the calls "extortion at the highest level."
Trump said Democrats are threatening many people with impeachment and other punishments, according to The Hill. He made the statement on Truth Social, Al Jazeera reports.
Fox News reports that Trump accused Democrats of threatening administration officials and Republican donors. It says he described the alleged conduct as "criminal" and ordered the Justice Department to investigate.
Al Jazeera says the post came days after Democrats won control of Congress.
The outlets differ on wording. Fox News and Al Jazeera say Trump ordered an investigation. The Hill says he asked the department to look into the matter.
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- Fox NewsTrump orders DOJ probe into Democrats over alleged threats against admin officialsSat, Nov 7, 1:34 PM EST
- Al JazeeraTrump orders DOJ to investigate Democrats for ‘threatening’ peopleSat, Nov 7, 2:42 PM EST
- The HillTrump asks DOJ to investigate Democrats calling for impeachment of cabinet officialsSat, Nov 7, 3:05 PM EST
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- Sat, Nov 7, 3:00 PM EST, 2 outlets: Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats over alleged threats