Trump and Justice Department ready for Democratic investigations

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 23:26 · Archive

Trump and his Justice Department are taking a combative stance as Democrats prepare aggressive investigations into the executive branch.

President Donald Trump and his Justice Department are taking a combative stance towards Democrats following midterm election victories, signalling intense conflict ahead as lawmakers prepare aggressive investigations into the executive branch. Trump declared on social media that investigative requests already made by Democrats are 'extortion at the highest level, and they should be held accountable'.

Attorney General Todd Blanche echoed the Republican president's defiance, suggesting that criminal investigations of Democrats are possible. 'They are not allowed to just go around threatening existing members of the administration, to go around threatening companies, and that's what President Trump is extremely worried about and he should be,' Blanche said.

Representative Robert Garcia, who is poised to chair the powerful House Oversight Committee in the next Congress, is preparing investigations into what he calls the 'Trump crime family'. He said Democrats will not be intimidated, stating 'the days of us not fighting back are over'. The early rhetoric sets up a showdown that will likely define Trump's remaining two years in office. According to an AP Voter Poll of more than 100,000 midterm voters, approximately 7 in 10 voters nationally say Congress is not doing enough to provide checks and balances on the presidency. Democrats have indicated that impeachment is an option.

How it is being reported

• Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitzPittsburgh Post-Gazette · 8 Nov, 23:59
• Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitzThe Republican administration is signaling that there’s intense conflict to come as lawmakers prepare aggressive investigations into the executive branch next year.PennLive · 8 Nov, 22:54
• Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitzPresident Donald Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after their election victories in the midterms, signaling intense conflict to come as lawmakers prepare aggressive investigations into the executive branch next year.TribLIVE · 8 Nov, 20:15

In this story: Donald Trump · Todd Blanche · Robert Garcia · Democratic Party · Republican Party · House Oversight Committee · Justice Department

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