Anticipated investigations ignite a new confrontation between Trump and the Democrats

US President Donald Trump raised doubts about the results of the congressional elections, in which Republicans suffered a clear defeat, after he called, through his “Truth Social” platform, Attorney General Todd Blanche to open investigations against politicians from the Democratic Party who had announced their intention to conduct investigations against him and against members of his administration.

Trump described the move as "blackmail," accusing Democrats of sending "threatening messages to many people, all of whom are innocent." He also considered that their movements represented the use of the law in a political conflict, and at the same time, he republished posts questioning the extent of the progress achieved by the Democrats in the midterm elections.

Through his electronic platform, “Truth Social,” he directed Justice Minister Todd Blanche to open investigations against politicians from the Democratic Party who had announced their intention to conduct investigations against him and members of his administration. Trump quickly announced, following the Democrats' landslide victory in the congressional elections on Tuesday, that he accepted the election results. The Democratic camp was afraid to question the results, as happened after losing the presidential elections in 2020.

Trump also said that he is able to work with Democrats, who will hold a majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate as of January. However, on Friday, he appointed the ultra-conservative Stephen Miller, known as the architect of Trump's mass deportation policy, as White House chief of staff, which was seen as a message of challenge to the Democrats.

Trump interferes in Alaska elections

Trump wrote on Saturday on the Truth Social platform that the current Republican Senator Dan Sullivan should be declared the winner of the election race that is still open for one of the Senate seats in Alaska. The election campaign was a source of controversy after the ballot also included independent candidate Dan Jay Sullivan.

Before polling day, the Trump administration had cast doubt on the possible voting result due to the possibility of confusion between the two names. But a judge rejected the attempt to interfere in elections in Alaska. Democratic candidate Mary Peltola is currently narrowly ahead of current Senator Sullivan.

Upcoming investigations

Trump also claimed that Democrats threatened Republican funders with prison. He said: "These extortionists should be imprisoned." During the past few days, Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal sent letters to the digital currency company World Liberty Financial, which is linked to the Trump family, and to financiers of the White House ballroom project.

In those letters, Blumenthal requested a voluntary response to inquiries regarding parliamentary investigative procedures by January 4, warning against resorting to “alternative measures” to enforce compliance when necessary. He is expected to chair the Senate Subcommittee on Investigations starting in January.

Meanwhile, Trump sparked new speculation over the weekend by announcing that he had offered combat sports businessman Dana White the position of White House press secretary. The American President said on Saturday that he had offered the president of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) the position of White House spokesman, and wrote on his “Truth Social” platform: “I am pleased to announce that the position of White House spokesman has been offered to the great Dana White, the fierce fighter and warrior.” The US President added: “Dana will be an unparalleled press spokesman. Dana, please accept the position!”