Is the state machine moving? Trump accuses Democrats of threatening Republicans, orders Justice Department investigation

The Democratic Party of the United States won the midterm elections, taking control of the Senate and House of Representatives in one fell swoop. President Trump initially congratulated his opponent and expressed his willingness to cooperate, but instead of downplaying the hostility, he now accused the Democratic leadership of threatening Republican officials, funders and even the attorney general with their words and deeds, and ordered the Department of Justice to launch an immediate investigation.

Trump posted a message on social media, accusing "the Democratic Party is threatening many people everywhere, threatening impeachment and many other forms of punishment against the U.S. Attorney General and other targets, even if they admit that there is a lack of grounds." He pointed out that these actions are "the highest degree of blackmail, and they should be held accountable for this."

Trump pointed out that the targets threatened by the Democratic Party are also Republican donors around the world, many of whom have high reputations, "just because they happen to be Republicans or supporters of the Republican Party." "This is another level of weaponized behavior and legal warfare."

Trump specifically named Democratic Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin, claiming that she threatened to "go after every young person who agrees with Republican values." He called on Republicans to wake up as soon as possible and announced that he would order the Department of Justice to immediately review this "crime."

Trump's accusation against Schrogin refers to a speech given at the University of Chicago on October 13. Schrogin said that his expectation of newcomers to society is to make them feel suspicious and repulsive about serving in the Trump administration. Schrogin and other Democratic leaders also urged the US military to "refuse to carry out illegal orders" in a video released in November last year, which was denounced as "treason" by Trump at the time. However, Trump did not provide precise evidence or examples for the latest accusation.