Trump: Dems Cry Corruption to Hide Their Own in Blue States

President Donald Trump accused Democrats of "threatening Republicans with knowingly false accusations and charges" to deflect from "massive" corruption and crime in blue states.

In a pair of Truth Social posts Thursday morning, Trump lashed out at Democrat leaders, accusing them of using allegations of corruption against his administration to distract Americans from wrongdoing in Democrat-controlled states, including Minnesota and California.

"The Democrat Party, lead [sic] by one of the most Corrupt and anti-American groups of political leaders and hacks in the history of our Country, and even the World, is doing everything in their power to get away from MASSIVE BLUE STATE CORRUPTION by saying, over and over again, that the Trump Administration is corrupt," Trump wrote.

He accused Democrats of repeatedly using accusations against his administration as a political strategy to divert attention from what he described as widespread theft involving taxpayer money.

Trump specifically singled out Minnesota and California, alleging "TREMENDOUS & UNPRECEDENTED theft" in those states.

The president also revisited Democrats' efforts during his first administration to obtain his personal tax returns, arguing that the investigation ultimately failed to uncover wrongdoing.

"After one year of intense work, these brilliant Democrat inspired accountants FOUND NOTHING except that I paid my taxes and did everything right," Trump wrote.

He characterized the scrutiny of his finances as part of a broader campaign by Democrats to undermine him and other Republicans.

"Now, in order to deflect from MASSIVE BLUE STATE CORRUPTION & CRIME, they are at it again, illegally threatening Republicans with knowingly false accusations and charges," Trump wrote.

He also blamed Democrat tactics for Republicans' losses in last week's midterm elections.

"Other than cheating, this is how they won the Midterms," Trump said.

Trump's latest accusations come as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in January following their midterm victories.

Incoming House Oversight Committee Chair Robert Garcia, D-Calif., has promised investigations into the Trump administration, while Trump and Attorney General Todd Blanche have warned against politically motivated investigations and impeachment efforts.

The president's criticism of blue-state fraud comes amid documented scandals. In Minnesota, federal authorities announced new Medicaid fraud charges in October involving more than $21 million in alleged losses.

California also has faced scrutiny over fraudulent pandemic unemployment payments and other government spending.

Trump additionally defended his decision to forgo his presidential salary, saying he had sacrificed millions of dollars while serving in the White House.

"THE DEMOCRATS ARE CORRUPT AND EVIL, and I am the exact opposite!" Trump declared.

He ended with a warning to fellow Republicans: "Fight hard, Republicans, or you won't have a Country left!"

Charlie McCarthy ✉

Charlie McCarthy, a writer/editor at Newsmax, has nearly four decades of journalism experience covering news, sports, and politics.

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