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Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump of using FBI to 'intimidate' them

President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One on November 25, 2025 in flight en route to Florida. [AFP]

US Democratic lawmakers accused Donald Trump on Tuesday of using the FBI to "intimidate" members of Congress and said the law enforcement agency had requested interviews with them following their criticism of the president.

The legislators were among six who this month called on military and intelligence personnel to refuse any "illegal orders" by Trump, who labeled them "traitors."

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