Trump’s White House calls Democratic plans for congressional probes ‘abuse’
Summary
The White House accused incoming House oversight chair Robert Garcia and other Democrats of planning investigations that could exceed Congress’s constitutional authority. Garcia said Democrats intend to carry out legislative oversight and rejected the administration’s warnings as threats against Congress.Key Facts
- White House lawyer William Scharf sent a letter to Representative Robert Garcia on Monday; the letter became public on Wednesday.
- Scharf argued that planned investigations could improperly exercise criminal-prosecution powers or intimidate government officials.
- The letter did not specify what steps the administration might take if Democrats proceed with their investigations.
- President Donald Trump also accused Democrats of threatening people in a Saturday post on Truth Social.
- Garcia said Congress has broad authority to investigate and oversee the executive branch.
- Democrats won majorities in both chambers in the November 3 midterm elections and are set to take control of congressional committees.
- Garcia and other Democrats have said they plan to hold hearings and issue subpoenas to executive officials.
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