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Donald Trump use of Department of Justice against Democrats

Overview

President Donald Trump has initiated legal and institutional actions against Democratic politicians and election officials. In late October, the Department of Justice issued subpoenas to election officials in California and as part of an investigation into a Democratic Senate candidate in Alaska. Regarding the Alaska Senate race, Trump instructed lawyers to challenge a potential victory by Mary Peltola, alleging links between her campaign and a second candidate on the ballot with the same name as Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. Trump suggested the individual involved should face criminal prosecution.

Following the midterm elections, Trump ordered the Department of Justice to investigate what he described as criminal actions by the Democratic Party, accusing them of “extortion at the highest level.” He alleged that Democratic leaders are threatening government officials, including the U.S. Attorney General, with impeachment and are targeting Republican donors with threats of imprisonment. Trump specifically cited Michigan Senator Elissa Slote, claiming she planned to target individuals who express support for Republican values.

Entities

Department of Justice · United States · Donald Trump · Republican Party · Democratic Party

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 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
[● 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
[● 4 SOURCES] Democratic politicians have sent threatening letters to innocent individuals. www.cnn.gr · pelop.gr · www.protothema.gr · www.dnews.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Democrats are threatening the U.S. Attorney General with impeachment and punishment. www.efsyn.gr · pelop.gr · www.dnews.gr

Timeline

about 2 hours ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Donald Trump orders DOJ investigation into Democrats
Donald Trump has directed the DOJ to investigate Democrats, alleging they are using impeachment threats and legal actions to extort government officials and Republican donors.
7 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Donald Trump targets US election officials and candidates
Donald Trump is utilizing the Department of Justice to issue subpoenas to election officials and investigate a Democratic Senate candidate in Alaska, signaling a shift from rhetoric to legal action.

Sources

cnn.gr · correiomanha.pt · diariamenteneuquen.com.ar · dnews.gr · efsyn.gr · gazetaweb.com · iefimerida.gr · internacional.estadao.com.br · mobile.valor.com.br · newsbomb.gr · patrapress.gr · pelop.gr · protothema.gr · saobentoemfoco.com.br · valor.globo.com · viagemegastronomia.com.br