Trump orders the Department of Justice to thoroughly investigate the Democratic Party's alleged "extortion", accusing it of abusing impeachment and imprisonment threats.

U.S. President Trump posted on social media, accusing Democrats of threatening to impeach U.S. Attorney General and other officials, and vowing to take other punitive measures against them. Trump said Democrats themselves admit they lack sufficient grounds, and the targeted officials have not committed, nor even considered, any act that could justify impeachment. He called this "extortion of the highest order" and demanded accountability for those involved. Trump also accused Democrats of threatening Republican donors, vowing to impose punishments like imprisonment solely because they are Republicans or Republican supporters. He said this further demonstrates the politicization of justice and legal warfare, pointing to Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin, who vowed to target young people who identify with Republican values and anyone showing even a hint of support for the GOP. Trump stated that those he called "extortionists" are the ones who should be imprisoned, and called on Republicans to act quickly. He concluded by saying he ordered the U.S. Department of Justice to immediately investigate the relevant actions.