Trump orders DOJ to investigate Democrats for ‘threatening’ people

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate Democrats for allegedly "threatening a lot of people" with impeachment and other punishments following their midterm election victory, calling their actions a "criminal act" without providing evidence.
• The Democratic Party recently gained control of both chambers of Congress and plans to pursue investigations into the Trump family's financial affairs, ICE, and officials including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Todd Blanche.
• Trump accused Democrats of extortion and targeting his donors for their political views, specifically naming Senator Elissa Slotkin, but offered no proof for these claims.
• With control of Congress starting in January, Democrats will have the authority to conduct investigations, subpoena documents, summon testimony from Trump officials, and hold hearings.
• Democratic Representative Robert Garcia, expected to chair the House Oversight Committee, signaled a strong investigative approach by posting "LAWYER UP" on social media after the election results.