Trump agenda likely to be curbed with Democrats in charge
Summary
President Donald Trump has offered mixed messages about working with Democrats after Republican election losses, saying he would cooperate but also emphasizing his veto power. With Democrats set to control both chambers of Congress in January, incoming House leaders plan investigations into the Trump family’s business dealings, federal agencies and other matters.Key Facts
- Trump said he would work with Democrats but warned that he could use his veto.
- Democrats are set to take control of the Senate and House in January.
- Rep. Robert Garcia, expected to chair the House Oversight Committee, said the panel plans investigations into Trump family business dealings, DHS and ICE actions, and the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
- Garcia cited questions involving Jared Kushner’s investment fund, Trump family cryptocurrency ventures, and companies linked to Trump’s sons that received Pentagon contracts.
- Garcia named Stephen Miller, Corey Lewandowski and Kristi Noem, along with Trump family members, as possible investigative targets.
- Garcia said Democrats could use subpoenas and pursue civil contempt proceedings through the courts.
- Rep. Jamie Raskin, expected to lead the House Judiciary Committee, plans to examine the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein investigation and Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison transfer.
- Raskin also plans to scrutinize funding and initiatives he described as slush funds, including the Board of Peace and White House ballroom funding.
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