Trump orders DOJ probe of Democrats over impeachment threats

President Donald Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate Democratic lawmakers for threatening impeachment, calling it "extortion" and suggesting imprisonment, sparking warnings from critics that his actions are dangerous. Trump's Saturday Truth Social post targeted Democrats who sent oversight letters and singled out Sen. Elissa Slotkin, who responded that the administration already tried to indict her in February. Legal experts noted Congress has constitutional authority for oversight and impeachment. Critics including former officials and commentators warned Trump's push against lawmakers signals escalating conflict, with some calling it an impeachable offense. Slotkin accused Trump of having incoming chief of staff Stephen Miller draft the threat.