Trump orders probes into alleged Democratic threats after midterm loss

President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to immediately investigate alleged threats by Democrats against Republicans, following his party's defeat in the midterm elections. He described the actions as "extortion at the highest levels." In a post on his Truth social platform, Trump accused Democrats of threatening officials, including the Attorney General, with impeachment and other punishments despite admitting no grounds. He also claimed donors were being threatened with prison, calling it a weaponization of the judicial system. Trump asserted no act justifies impeachment proceedings and urged Republicans to wake up quickly. He stated Democratic politicians sent threatening letters to innocent people, demanding those responsible face consequences for the alleged criminal act.