# Donald Trump use of Department of Justice against Democrats

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/donald-trump-use-of-department-of-justice-against-democrats
> Updated: 2026-11-07T18:01:23.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

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 Slotkin, claiming she planned to target individuals who express support for Republican values. 

In November 2026, Trump expanded these accusations via Truth Social, characterizing the opposition’s actions as “lawfare” and an unprecedented weaponization of the justice system. He maintained that Democratic leaders have sent threatening letters to innocent individuals and continue to target people based on political affiliation.

## Claims

- Donald Trump ordered the Department of Justice to investigate Democratic politicians. (reported by 10 sources)
- Democrats are threatening the U.S. Attorney General with impeachment and punishment. (reported by 10 sources)
- Democrats are threatening Republican donors with imprisonment due to their political beliefs. (reported by 10 sources)
- Senator Elissa Slotkin is planning to target people who support Republican values. (reported by 10 sources)
- Democratic politicians have sent threatening letters to innocent individuals. (reported by 8 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: Donald Trump orders DOJ investigation into Democrats

Donald Trump has ordered a DOJ investigation into Democrats, accusing them of extortion and threatening officials and donors.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-accuses-democrats-of-threatening-republicans

### 2026-10-31: 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.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-targets-us-election-officials-and-candidates

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