Trump Accuses Democrats of Illegally Threatening Republicans Ahead Of Congressional Investigations
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President Donald Trump is accusing Democrats of illegally threatening Republicans as the party prepares to take control of Congress following its midterm election victories.
In a Truth Social post Thursday, Trump claimed Democrats were using false accusations and threats to distract from what he described as widespread corruption and crime in Democratic-led states.
The president also accused Democrats of cheating in the midterm elections, although he did not provide evidence to support that allegation.
The comments come as Democratic lawmakers prepare to launch investigations into Trump and members of his administration when they assume control of the House and Senate in January.
The president has previously accused Democrats of attempting to intimidate Republican officials and donors through threats of congressional investigations, subpoenas and possible impeachment proceedings.
Earlier this week, White House counsel Will Scharf sent a letter to incoming House Oversight Committee Chairman Robert Garcia, warning that congressional investigations must serve legitimate legislative purposes and should not be used to harass political opponents.
Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed the growing tensions during a Justice Department news conference Thursday, saying there is a distinction between protected political criticism and threats that could become criminal.
Blanche said Americans have the right to criticize the administration, including the president, but warned that certain threats could potentially violate federal law.
However, Blanche clarified that the Justice Department has no ongoing criminal investigations into statements made by incoming Democratic members of Congress and said he had not determined that any lawmakers had crossed the line into criminal conduct.
Democrats have defended their plans for congressional oversight, arguing that investigations are a legitimate responsibility of Congress. Garcia has said his committee will not be intimidated by warnings from the administration.
The dispute signals growing tensions between the White House and congressional Democrats ahead of the new legislative session, when lawmakers are expected to examine several administration policies and decisions.
In a Truth Social post Thursday, Trump claimed Democrats were using false accusations and threats to distract from what he described as widespread corruption and crime in Democratic-led states.
The president also accused Democrats of cheating in the midterm elections, although he did not provide evidence to support that allegation.
The comments come as Democratic lawmakers prepare to launch investigations into Trump and members of his administration when they assume control of the House and Senate in January.
The president has previously accused Democrats of attempting to intimidate Republican officials and donors through threats of congressional investigations, subpoenas and possible impeachment proceedings.
Earlier this week, White House counsel Will Scharf sent a letter to incoming House Oversight Committee Chairman Robert Garcia, warning that congressional investigations must serve legitimate legislative purposes and should not be used to harass political opponents.
Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed the growing tensions during a Justice Department news conference Thursday, saying there is a distinction between protected political criticism and threats that could become criminal.
Blanche said Americans have the right to criticize the administration, including the president, but warned that certain threats could potentially violate federal law.
However, Blanche clarified that the Justice Department has no ongoing criminal investigations into statements made by incoming Democratic members of Congress and said he had not determined that any lawmakers had crossed the line into criminal conduct.
Democrats have defended their plans for congressional oversight, arguing that investigations are a legitimate responsibility of Congress. Garcia has said his committee will not be intimidated by warnings from the administration.
The dispute signals growing tensions between the White House and congressional Democrats ahead of the new legislative session, when lawmakers are expected to examine several administration policies and decisions.
