Trump Says He Ordered Justice Department Probe Into Alleged Democratic Threats Against Republicans
Summary
- President Donald Trump said he had ordered the Justice Department to investigate allegations that Democrats threatened Republican officials.
- Cointelegraph reported that Trump alleged Democrats threatened Republican officeholders, political donors and supporters, and called it extortion "at the highest level."
- It said the truth of the threat allegations and whether the Justice Department has opened an investigation have not been confirmed.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
President Donald Trump said he had directed the Justice Department to investigate allegations that Democrats threatened Republican officials.
Cointelegraph, a digital-asset news outlet, reported on November 7 that Trump alleged Democrats had threatened Republican officeholders, political donors and supporters.
Trump called the alleged conduct extortion "at the highest level" and said those responsible should be held accountable.
He did not provide specific examples or evidence to support the claims. It was not immediately clear whether the allegations were true or whether the Justice Department had opened an investigation.
reporter1@bloomingbit.ioHello, I'm a reporter at bloomingbit