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Donald Trump orders DOJ investigation into Democrats
Donald Trump has ordered the United States Department of Justice to immediately investigate what he describes as criminal actions by Democratic politicians. Following the midterm elections, Trump accused the Democratic Party of engaging in “extortion at the highest level.”
Trump alleged that Democrats are threatening government officials, including the U.S. Attorney General, with impeachment and other forms of punishment despite a lack of wrongdoing. He further claimed that Democratic leaders are targeting Republican donors with threats of imprisonment and other penalties based solely on their political affiliations.
In his statement, Trump specifically cited Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slote as planning to target individuals who express support for Republican values. He asserted that threatening letters have been sent to various innocent individuals and called for Republicans to take immediate action against these perceived tactics.
Entities
Democratic Party · Department of Justice · Donald Trump · Elissa Slote · Republican Party · United States
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Democrats are threatening the U.S. Attorney General with impeachment and punishment. www.efsyn.gr · pelop.gr · www.dnews.gr
- [● 6 SOURCES] Donald Trump ordered the Department of Justice to investigate Democratic politicians. www.cnn.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · pelop.gr · www.protothema.gr · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Democratic politicians have sent threatening letters to innocent individuals. www.cnn.gr · pelop.gr · www.protothema.gr · www.dnews.gr
- [● 6 SOURCES] Democrats are threatening Republican donors with imprisonment due to their political beliefs. www.cnn.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · pelop.gr · www.protothema.gr · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Senator Elissa Slote is planning to target people who support Republican values. www.cnn.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · pelop.gr · www.protothema.gr · +1 more