Trump asks Justice Department to investigate Democrats over impeachment threats

Request for criminal investigation

The president described these political actions as extortion at the highest level. He stated that sending threatening letters to innocent people constitutes a criminal act. The Justice Department was instructed to look into these specific allegations.

Context of recent elections

Democratic candidates won control of Congress in the midterm elections held on Tuesday. Party leaders plan to use their new oversight powers to investigate the administration. Some members of Congress have already released copies of letters seeking documents regarding a White House ballroom.

Specific senator comments

Senator Elissa Slotkin suggested that young people should avoid working for the Trump administration. She argued that such employment could create significant personal problems for future employees. Her remarks were made at the University of Chicago last month.