At a glance
President Donald Trump requested that the Department of Justice open probes into Democratic members of Congress who threatened administration officials with impeachment or investigations.123
In a Sunday interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche was asked whether federal prosecutors would investigate those lawmakers.123
Blanche did not rule out taking action or launching inquiries into the Democratic members of Congress.123
Where sources agree
- Trump requested DOJ probes into Democratic lawmakers3 of 3
- Blanche did not rule out investigating Democrats3 of 3
- Targeted Democrats called for probes or impeachment3 of 3
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