Donald Trump
Former U.S. President Donald Trump.
  • Trump called on Republicans in an all-caps tirade to "DEFUND THE DOJ AND FBI" on Wednesday.
  • It was a remarkable comment from Trump, who built his brand around bolstering law enforcement.
  • His Truth Social rant came after he was indicted on 34 felony counts by the Manhattan DA's office.

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday in an all-caps Truth Social post that congressional Republicans "should defund the DOJ and FBI until they come to their senses."

It was a remarkable demand from Trump, who is currently the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican nomination, and has built his political brand around bolstering law enforcement.