Trump orders Justice Department to thoroughly investigate Democratic "extortion," accusing them of abusing impeachment and imprisonment threats.

BlockBeats news, November 8: U.S. President Trump posted on a social platform, accusing Democrats of threatening to impeach the U.S. Attorney General and other officials, and vowing to take other punitive measures against them. Trump said that Democrats themselves admit they lack relevant grounds, and those threatened have not committed, or even considered, any act that could constitute grounds for impeachment. He called this "extortion at the highest level" and demanded accountability for those involved. Trump also accused Democrats of threatening Republican donors, vowing to impose punishments including imprisonment on them solely because they are Republicans or Republican supporters.

He said this further demonstrates political instrumentalization and lawfare, and pointed to Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin vowing to go after young people who identify with Republican values, as well as anyone showing even a hint of inclination to support Republicans. Trump stated that those who truly should be imprisoned are what he called the "extortionists," and called on Republicans to act quickly. At the end of the post, Trump said he ordered the Department of Justice to immediately investigate the relevant conduct.