Trump Orders DOJ Probe of Democrats Over 'Lawfare' Allegations

President Donald Trump ordered the Department of Justice to investigate Democratic leaders, accusing them of extortion and "lawfare" for threatening administration officials and Republican supporters. The directive was issued Saturday via a Truth Social post, intensifying political tensions after Democrats won control of Congress. Trump specifically targeted Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin, claiming she threatened young people with Republican views. Slotkin's documented remarks advocated for legal deterrence against those considering joining the Trump administration, not threats against individuals based on political beliefs. The DOJ previously investigated Slotkin over a separate video but a grand jury declined to indict her. The order follows Republicans' losses in Tuesday's midterm elections, ceding both House and Senate chambers to Democrats. Democratic-led committees will gain subpoena power and impeachment authority in January, though removal requires a two-thirds Senate vote. Representative Jamie Raskin has suggested possible impeachment hearings for Attorney General Todd Blanche.