President Donald Trump said Saturday he had directed the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate alleged Democratic threats, as Democrats prepare to take control of the House in January 2027.
In a Truth Social post, Trump accused Democrats of threatening administration officials with impeachment and, separately, donors with imprisonment or other punishment. He described the alleged conduct as extortion.
Anadolu Agency reported that Democrats in the House responded by asserting Congress’ authority to oversee the executive branch. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in an interview on ABC’s This Week that lawmakers should pursue accountability through Congress’ constitutional powers.
Democrats’ incoming majority is expected to bring a change in committee leadership. Committees’ authority to subpoena testimony or documents will depend on rules adopted by the new House and authorizations within each committee.
Rep. Robert Garcia, who is expected to chair the House Oversight Committee, has identified the Trump family, the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as potential oversight subjects. EconoTimes previously covered Democrats’ planned oversight priorities.
