Trump defiantly calls midterms ‘giant step back in history,’ promises ‘we will be back, bigger and stronger than ever before’
The president cited stock market losses of $3 trillion in a single day to justify his remarks, while Attorney General Todd Blanche and Democratic Rep. Robert García are locked in a heated exchange over threats of investigations from both sides.
Donald Trump in a file photo
In a combative post on Truth Social, Donald Trump lamented that the midterms have been "a giant step back in History" and promised that "we will be back, BIGGER AND STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE."
The president, who had previously described Democrats as "extortionists" for their threats to launch impeachment proceedings against people who have served in or collaborated with his administration—and even for investigating GOP donors, stated, "Have no fear."
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Trump calls Democrats ‘extortionists,’ says DOJ should investigate their impeachment threats
Nicholas Ballasy
Remarks in line with Miller's appointment
Trump stated that the election results have been devastating for the country's future from day one, citing as an example the stock market crash, "which had been a 'ROCKETSHIP' under 'TRUMP'" and "took a one day, 3 Trillion Dollar loss."
These remarks were in line with the rise of Stephen Miller, the architect of his immigration and deportation policies, as the new White House Chief of Staff. The move makes it clear that the president, far from seeking a softer tone, is willing to take an even harder line.
Blanche takes up Trump's gauntlet and vows to protect Trump's associates who are under threat
Trump's challenge has been taken up by his allies and rivals, who have engaged in several verbal exchanges.
For example, Attorney General Todd Blanche pledged to actively defend Trump and senior officials in his administration.
"You have members of Congress who, after Tuesday, have done nothing but threaten everything that's happening in this administration," Blanche told CNN, referring to the threats of impeachment against Miller following his appointment.
"If they try to come after Stephen Miller... instead of actually just conducting oversight and leading, of course the Department of Justice will be there to defend him."
Robert García lashes out at Blanche: "That's not his job" to protect Trump
From the Democratic caucus, Robert García, the highest-ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, lashed out at the attorney general, asserting that one of Congress's functions, according to the U.S. Constitution, is to hold the executive branch accountable.
"All he wants is to protect Donald Trump, protect Donald Trump's cabinet and the officials in his administration. That's not his job," García also told CNN, pledging to put an end to corruption and investigate "those who are committing crimes against."
Equally defiant, García asserted that "they can come after us however they want. We're not going to be intimidated," words that are paradoxically similar to those written by Trump on Truth Social.
The overwhelming Democratic majority will subject Trump's inner circle to intense scrutiny
Thanks to their overwhelming majority in both chambers, the Democrats will control all congressional committees starting in January, which means they can subpoena officials, demand documents and hold public hearings, which will subject Trump and his top advisors to intense scrutiny.
Among the topics likely to be discussed are the Trump family's business dealings and its cryptocurrency operations, public contracts involving billionaire Elon Musk, cuts to federal agencies, immigration enforcement and the handling of the war with Iran.
During his first presidential term, Trump faced two impeachment proceedings brought by the House of Representatives, but on both occasions he was acquitted by the Senate. At this time, everything seems to indicate that there will be a third impeachment attempt, although voices such as Kamala Harris are recommending caution.
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