He then went on to discuss how fair elections, a fair press and borders are the most important issues in America right now, before turning back to his political enemies.
“They committed a major political crime. I hope they're looking at Shifty.” [Adam] Schiff, I hope they're looking at all these people. And I am allowed to find out this, allowed, theoretically, by the “chief law enforcement officer.” … I hope they look at political crimes because there have never been as many political crimes against a political opponent as what I had to go through.”
President Trump calls on Andrew Weissman, Lisa Monaco, Adam Schiff to be 'investigated' for political crimes: I hope they check all these people. And I'm allowed to know, I'm allowed to, you know, I'm theoretically the chief law enforcement officer. pic.twitter.com/6y6yHdu0ZF
– Akin (@acyn) October 15, 2025
These so-called “criminals” Trump is referring to are Jack Smith, Lisa Monaco, Andrew Weissman and Adam Schiff – all people who have legitimately and legitimately investigated various alleged crimes, including Trump's mishandling of classified documents, Trump's role in inciting the January 6 insurrection, and Russian interference in the 2016 election.