President-elect Donald Trump requested federal probes into what he termed 'lawfare' by Democrats, specifically naming Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin.
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President-elect Donald Trump requested federal probes into what he termed 'lawfare' by Democrats, specifically naming Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin.
Trump specifically targeted Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin, accusing her of threatening people who hold Republican views. He demanded the Department of Justice immediately investigate those Democrats who are sending the threats, pointing to Michigan's Senator Elissa Slotkin by name.
Newsweek reported the story as "Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Democrats Over ‘Lawfare’ Threats." Daily Mail US reported the story as "Trump demands probe into 'extortionist' Democrats who are threatening to impeach Republicans."
2 sources have covered this story, including Newsweek and Daily Mail US. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 21 hours ago.
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- FirstDaily Mail USNov 7, 1:29 PM ET · United StatesRight
- +28mNewsweekNov 7, 1:58 PM ET · United StatesCenter
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[01] VerifiedCore event reported by 2 independent outlets across the spectrum.
[02] DisputedKey facts present in mainstream desks; corroboration thin from wires.
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