President Donald Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after their victories in the midterm elections. The Republican administration is signaling that there’s intense conflict to come as lawmakers prepare aggressive investigations into the executive branch next year. Trump set the tone by claiming on social media that investigative requests already made by Democrats are “extortion at the highest level, and they should be held accountable.” Attorney General Todd Blanche says criminal investigations of Democrats are possible. A leading House Democrat says members of his party aren’t going to be intimidated.
Trump & His Justice Department Stand Defiant
November 9, 2026 4:55 am