Trump orders probe into Democrats' alleged threats

President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to investigate alleged "threats" by Democrats, which he described as a "criminal act" on his social media platform Truth Social. He claims Democrats are threatening officials with impeachment and other punishments without cause. Trump alleges Democratic leaders sent threatening letters to "innocent" people and that donors were threatened with prison sentences for supporting Republicans, though he provided no evidence. Republican Representative Thomas Massie plans to introduce an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is expected to receive broad Democratic support. The investigation targets Democrats amid ongoing political tensions over potential impeachment proceedings against Trump's cabinet members. Trump characterized the alleged actions as "blackmail at the highest level" and called for those responsible to be held accountable.