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Trump asks DOJ to 'look into' Democrats, singles out Slotkin

Headline from WLNS Lansing

President Donald Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate what he called a criminal act by Democrats, specifically naming Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin following her criticism of his administration.

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19 articles, oldest first.

  1. Just the News

    Trump calls Democrats ‘extortionists,’ says DOJ should investigate their impeachment threats (opens Just the News)

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    “They’re threatening our Donors, some of the most respected people anywhere in the World, with imprisonment, and many other levels of punishment, just because they happen to be Republicans, or Republican supporters,” Trump writes

  2. New York Post

    Trump demands DOJ investigation, prison for ‘extortionist’ Democrats following GOP’s midterm blowout (opens New York Post)

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    Trump calls for a DOJ probe and prison for Democrats he accuses of threatening GOP officials and donors after midterms.

  3. Independent Journal Review

    Trump Says He Ordered DOJ Probe of Democrats Over Impeachment Threats (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    President Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate Democrats, accusing them of extortion for threatening investigations, impeachment and penalties against administration officials and Republican donors after Democrats’ midterm gains.

  4. Fox News

    Trump orders DOJ probe into Democrats over alleged threats against admin officials (opens Fox News)

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    President Donald Trump accused Democrats of threatening administration officials and Republican donors, ordering the DOJ to investigate alleged "criminal" conduct.

  5. Newsweek

    Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Democrats Over ‘Lawfare’ Threats (opens Newsweek)

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    Trump specifically targeted Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin, accusing her of threatening people who hold Republican views.

  6. Al Jazeera

    Trump orders DOJ to investigate Democrats for ‘threatening’ people (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Trump lashed out at Democrats on Truth Social days after the party won control of Congress.

  7. NOTUS

    Trump Orders the DOJ to Investigate Democrats’ Oversight Plans (opens NOTUS)

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    Democratic lawmakers have said they will launch sweeping probes into Republican lawmakers and donors once they control both chambers of Congress.

  8. The Hill

    Trump asks DOJ to investigate Democrats calling for impeachment of cabinet officials (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump raised concerns Saturday about some Democrats calling for the impeachment of Republican officials, referring to the threats as “extortion at the highest level” and asking the Justice Department to “look into this.

  9. Washington Examiner

    Trump orders DOJ to investigate Democrats over ‘extortion’ and calls out Slotkin by name (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to investigate Democrats, including Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), for allegedly threatening to impeach or otherwise punish administration officials and Republican donors.

  10. WLNS Lansing

    Trump asks DOJ to 'look into' Democrats, singles out Slotkin (opens WLNS Lansing)

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    President Donald Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate what he called a criminal act by Democrats, specifically naming Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin following her criticism of his administration.

  11. Fox2 Detroit

    Trump calls for DOJ to investigate Democrats, Sen. Slotkin in Truth Social post (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Nov. 7, President Donald Trump called on the Department of Justice to investigate Democrats for "threatening" members of his administration and donors with impeachment.

  12. American Greatness

    Trump Orders Justice Department to Investigate Democrats Over Impeachment Threats (opens American Greatness)

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    The president says Democrats are threatening Attorney General Todd Blanche and other officials with impeachment and punishment without cause. Source

  13. West Hawaii Today

    Trump orders DOJ to look into Democrats for ‘threatening’ people (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    (Reuters) — President Donald Trump ordered the US Justice Department on Saturday to look into Democrats for “threatening a lot of people” with impeachment and other forms of punishment, saying in a social media post that their actions amount to a “criminal act,” without providing evidence.

  14. Washington Examiner

    Blanche backs Trump call for DOJ investigation into Democratic impeachment push (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday supported President Donald Trump’s call for the Department of Justice to investigate Democrats over threats of impeachment and investigations into the Trump administration. “They’re threatening current members of the administration.

  15. Breitbart News

    Trump Orders DOJ Probe of Democrat Leaders' Threats to Republicans: 'Extortion at the Highest Level' (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump said Saturday he has ordered the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate threatening letters Democrat leaders allegedly sent to administration officials and other Republicans.

  16. Unmuzzled News

    Trump Ordered the DOJ to Investigate Democrats Who Threatened to Impeach Pete Hegseth and Todd Blanche (opens Unmuzzled News)

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    Democrats won the House and Senate Tuesday and started announcing their revenge plans before the results were even…

  17. BizPac Review

    Trump calls for DOJ investigation into Democrats’ alleged threats against Republicans (opens BizPac Review)

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    President Donald Trump went on the attack Saturday following the shellacking of Republicans in the midterms. The shocking electoral defeat resulted in the immediate shakeup of some […]

  18. The National Pulse

    Congress Wants to Investigate Trump. Trump Wants to Investigate Congress. (opens The National Pulse)

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    The Department of Justice (DOJ) is examining Democrat lawmakers threatening investigations and impeachment proceedings against his administration, accusing his political opponents of engaging in extortion and political intimidation.

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