White House warns of "blatant criminality" in Democratic probes
Summary
White House counsel Will Scharf warned Rep. Robert Garcia that planned Democratic investigations and subpoenas could exceed Congress’s authority and, in some cases, amount to criminal conduct. Garcia rejected the warning, saying Congress has constitutional oversight powers; Democrats are poised to control both chambers after the midterm elections and plan investigations into several Trump administration and family-related matters.Key Facts
- Scharf’s letter to Garcia was dated Monday and said congressional investigations must serve a legitimate legislative purpose.
- Scharf warned that threats to executive branch officials and unlawful subpoenas could prompt further investigation.
- Garcia said Congress’s oversight authority comes from Article I of the Constitution and rejected what he called threats from the White House.
- After the midterm elections, Democrats are projected to hold at least 254 House seats and 54 Senate seats, according to the article.
- Garcia is set to chair the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in January.
- The committee is expected to examine the Trump family’s business dealings, federal immigration authorities, corporate corruption and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
- Garcia also said potential inquiries could cover Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding festivities, a Saudi investment in Jared Kushner’s fund and the Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture.
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