Democrats warn Trump officials to keep records or risk criminal penalties after midterm victories
Summary
Democratic lawmakers led by Bobby Scott asked leaders of 10 federal departments and agencies to confirm by Nov. 18 that they have preserved records required by federal law. Scott warned that officials who unlawfully destroy or conceal records could face fines or up to three years in prison. Democrats’ election gains are expected to give them congressional majorities and expanded authority to investigate the Trump administration.Key Facts
- Bobby Scott, the top Democrat on the House Education and Workforce Committee, sent the letter to agency and department leaders Wednesday.
- The letter cites the Federal Records Act of 1950, which requires preservation of records documenting public business or holding informational value.
- Scott requested written confirmation by Nov. 18 that records have been preserved.
- The letter went to leaders of 10 bodies overseen by the committee, including the education, agriculture, and labor departments, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Labor Relations Board.
- The article says Democrats’ victories in Tuesday’s election will give them majorities in both the House and Senate.
- The article reports that the Department of Education’s workforce has been cut in half since Trump took office.
- Robert Garcia said Democrats planned investigations into Trump’s business dealings, immigration enforcement, and the administration’s handling of the Epstein files.
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