Democrats have pledged sweeping investigations into President Donald Trump's second administration, including the White House and the Justice Department's actions. The party, which recently won control of Congress, has also vowed to investigate businesses that have worked with the administration, with some members suggesting that administration officials "lawyer up" amid threats of impeachment.
President Trump lashed out at these threats on Truth Social, describing the investigative requests as "extortion at the highest level." He further characterized the Democrats' actions as a "criminal act," though he did not provide evidence to support the claim.
In response, Trump has ordered the Justice Department to launch its own probe against Democrats. He stated that those threatening to investigate his administration and Republican donors should be held accountable, likening their behavior to extortion.