Trump Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Democrats Over Oversight Plans

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November 7, 2026 · 9 p.m. Central time

President Donald Trump has called on the Justice Department to investigate Democrats, accusing them of criminal threats as they prepare to scrutinize his administration after the midterm elections. Trump did not provide evidence that the lawmakers had committed a crime, Reuters reported.

In social media posts on Saturday, Trump described talk of impeachment and other consequences for administration officials as threats, and accused Democrats of sending threatening letters. Reuters said he cited Attorney General Todd Blanche among the people he said had been targeted.

The oversight dispute

Democratic leaders have said they plan hearings and investigations into the administration after their midterm wins. Members of Congress have released letters requesting documents about matters including contributions to the planned White House ballroom, according to Reuters.

Trump labeled the Democrats' actions criminal, but did not supply evidence to support that assertion. Congressional oversight and impeachment are established powers of Congress; whether a particular act violates a law requires evidence and a legal process. The Congressional Research Service's overview describes oversight tools and their constitutional context.

A senator responds

Reuters reported that Trump also referred to Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, whose remarks in October encouraged scrutiny of people who enabled Trump administration policies. Some Republicans said her comments threatened people considering government service.

Slotkin responded Saturday that people who break the law or misuse taxpayer money should be held accountable, Reuters reported. She said those who did not break the law had nothing to fear.

The Justice Department did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment. The available reporting did not establish that the department had opened an investigation in response to Trump's call.

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