At a glance
President Donald Trump directed the Justice Department to open an investigation into Democrats over alleged threats made against administration officials.134
Trump labeled the alleged conduct extortion, pointing to statements threatening officials with impeachment and other punishments.135
He specifically singled out Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin in his remarks.12
The accusations also claimed that Democrats had targeted Republican donors.145
Where sources agree
- Trump directed DOJ to probe Democrats5 of 5
- Allegations cite threats against officials5 of 5
- Trump labeled the conduct extortion3 of 5
- Trump singled out Senator Elissa Slotkin2 of 5
Who covered this
5 National
Sources
- 1Washington ExaminerTrump orders DOJ to investigate Democrats over ‘extortion’ and calls out Slotkin by name ↗
- 2CNBCTrump targets Slotkin in call for DOJ probe of alleged Democratic threats to Republicans ↗
- 3The HillTrump asks DOJ to investigate Democrats calling for impeachment of cabinet officials ↗
- 4Fox NewsTrump orders DOJ probe into Democrats over alleged threats against admin officials ↗
- 5New York PostTrump demands DOJ investigation, prison for ‘extortionist’ Democrats following GOP’s midterm blowout ↗
Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.
