Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz
Summary
President Donald Trump and Attorney General Todd Blanche criticized Democrats’ plans to investigate the administration, with Blanche saying criminal investigations of Democrats are possible. Democrats say they will pursue oversight, but some warn that investigations and impeachment debates should not displace efforts to lower living costs and address other priorities.Key Facts
- Trump called investigative requests from Democrats “extortion” and said they should be held accountable.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche said criminal investigations of Democrats are possible.
- Rep. Robert Garcia, who is expected to lead the House Oversight Committee, said Democrats would investigate the Trump administration and would not be intimidated.
- House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said people who harmed or defrauded the public should be held accountable, while leaving open the possibility of impeachment.
- The article says Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate in the midterms.
- Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton voiced skepticism about impeachment and said he favored establishing guardrails and bringing people together.
- Bernie Sanders said Democrats should hold Trump accountable but also focus on working-class families.
- Jeffries criticized Trump’s reported choice of Stephen Miller to replace Susie Wiles as chief of staff and questioned prospects for cooperation.
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