Do not investigate Trump’s corporate allies until he leaves office
Summary
The article argues that incoming Democratic majorities in Congress should preserve evidence but delay public investigations of companies linked to Donald Trump until he leaves office in January 2029. It says public disclosures could identify people whom Trump might later pardon, and cites past pardons involving financial crimes and a company that pleaded guilty to a federal offense.Key Facts
- The article says Democrats won control of both houses of Congress and are expected to use their oversight powers.
- A Washington Post investigation published October 26 reported that Palantir, Anduril, OpenAI and Meta could face congressional scrutiny over contracts, political contributions and ties to the Trump administration.
- The article reports that 15 companies backed by Trump’s sons received $3.2 billion in federal contracts, investments and loans, most of them after Trump returned to the White House.
- Democratic lawmakers have raised questions about possible conflicts of interest and preferential treatment for politically connected companies.
- The article warns that evidence disclosed in congressional hearings could help Trump identify people to pardon before they face federal prosecution.
- In March 2025, Trump pardoned Nikola founder Trevor Milton, who had been convicted of defrauding investors.
- Trump also pardoned HDR Global Trading Limited, associated with cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, after the company pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act.
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