Trump orders DOJ to investigate Democrats for ‘threatening’ people

What the report says

US President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate Democrats over what he described as “threatening” behavior on social media, according to Al Jazeera. The comments came in a Truth Social post after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, shifting the balance of power in Washington ahead of the new Congress taking office in January.

Al Jazeera reported that Trump said Democrats were engaging in a “criminal act” by threatening impeachment and other punishment, but he did not provide evidence for those claims. He also accused Democrats of pressuring his donors and targeting them for their political views, and singled out Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin. The article said Trump offered no proof for that allegation either.

The development comes as Democrats prepare to gain subpoena power, committee control and the ability to launch investigations into the Trump administration, including matters involving the Trump family’s finances, immigration enforcement, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Todd Blanche. Democratic Representative Robert Garcia, who is expected to lead the House Oversight Committee, posted a warning on social media after the party’s election victory.

The article also noted that Trump has repeatedly called for inquiries into political opponents during his second term, including former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The clash underscores how the coming Congress could intensify oversight battles between the White House and the opposition party.