Trump orders DOJ to investigate Democrats for 'impeachment threats'

China News Service, November 8. According to the US "Capitol Hill" report, on the 7th local time, US President Trump expressed concern about some Democrats' calls to impeach Republicans, calling these threats "extortion" and asking the Department of Justice to "investigate the matter."

According to reports, Trump posted on social media: "Democrats are threatening many people, including the United States Attorney General, with impeachment or other forms of punishment... In addition, Democrats are threatening our donors with imprisonment or other levels of punishment simply because they are Republicans or Republican supporters."

According to Fox News in the United States, since Election Day, Democratic Representative Johnson of Georgia and Democratic Representative Ross of North Carolina have publicly stated that they will support the impeachment of Attorney General Branch. Ross also stressed that replacing Defense Secretary Hegseth should be a top priority.

Reuters reported that Democrats have said they plan to launch investigations into some major Republican donors and companies once they take control of Congress. That could include donors in the White House ballroom.

Hegseth previously posted a video on social media in response to the impeachment threat. "A disgruntled member of Congress, along with his Democratic allies, filed false articles of impeachment against me personally," he said in the video.