Trump seeks probe of Democrats over 'threats' after election win

President Donald Trump has requested a Justice Department investigation into Democratic officials, alleging they are threatening citizens with prosecutions following their midterm election victory. He provided no evidence to support these claims. The request comes after Democrats secured control of Congress in Tuesday's elections, enabling them to launch oversight hearings and investigations into Trump administration actions starting in January. Democrats have sent letters requesting documents on issues including technology company donations to a White House event hall. Trump characterized these congressional oversight efforts as intimidation, while Democrats frame them as standard checks on executive power. He also cited Democratic Representative Elissa Slotkin's October statement that Congress should investigate those who implemented administration policies.