Trump casts doubt on election loss, threatens Democrats with probes

President Donald Trump is casting doubt on the outcome of the congressional election, which his Republicans lost decisively, and is threatening the victorious Democrats over potential investigations into his allies. On his Truth Social platform, Trump instructed Attorney General Todd Blanche to open investigations into Democratic politicians, calling their plans for inquiries "extortion." He also shared posts questioning the size of the Democrats' lead in the election, despite having initially pledged to accept the result. Trump also demanded that Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan be declared the winner in Alaska's still-undecided Senate race, and claimed Democrats had threatened Republican donors with prison. He further stirred speculation by offering a White House spokesman post to UFC boss Dana White, who reportedly declined.