White House sends warning to Democrats about investigating the Trump administration
Summary
White House counsel Will Scharf warned House Democrat Robert Garcia that investigations of Trump administration officials could cross into criminality if they are intended to threaten or intimidate them. Garcia said Congress does not need White House permission to conduct oversight, and Democrats are preparing investigations into several aspects of the administration and Trump’s business dealings.Key Facts
- Scharf sent his warning in a letter dated Monday to Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
- Garcia is likely to chair the committee when Democrats take control of the House in January.
- Scharf said threats meant to deter executive branch officials from public service could amount to criminality.
- Garcia said Congress has broad authority to investigate and oversee the executive branch.
- Democrats plan to examine Trump and his family’s wealth, the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, and immigration enforcement.
- Other possible inquiry targets include White House construction projects, mineral deals involving the Trump family, and Trump’s cryptocurrency dealings with special envoy Steve Witkoff.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche said Congress has oversight authority and that the federal government works with Congress on its questions.
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