Democratic lawmakers have publicly detailed extensive investigations they would pursue if their party gains control of the House and Senate in November’s elections. Representatives Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia, who would likely chair the House judiciary and oversight committees respectively, have identified priorities including Trump family business dealings, cryptocurrency ventures, and the government’s settlement with the IRS involving the president.
Regarding Trump family finances, Democrats have sought documents on Jared Kushner’s dual roles as an informal foreign policy adviser and head of private equity firm Affinity Partners, which received $2 billion from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. They also plan to scrutinize other family business matters, including a $400 million aircraft gifted by Qatar and defense contracts obtained by family members.
A significant focus involves challenging the May settlement between the Justice Department and Trump over a $10 billion IRS lawsuit. The settlement included an order barring the IRS from auditing Trump, his family, and related companies. Democratic senators have called for investigations into the settlement’s negotiations and safeguards against fraud, while a federal judge has stated the order conflicts with federal law, leaving the legal matter unresolved.
Democrats have also flagged cryptocurrency and prediction market activities, noting Trump earned over $1.2 billion from crypto ventures, including approximately $588 million from World Liberty Financial token sales. Lawmakers have questioned the involvement of Trump Jr with betting platforms and cryptocurrency projects. Additionally, Democrats intend to revisit the handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, citing concerns about redactions, accidental disclosures of victim names, and incomplete document releases by the Justice Department.
Raskin characterized the potential scope of these investigations as “gargantuan,” while House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries promised to “hold the crooks accountable” if Democrats gain power. Some investigations have already attracted bipartisan interest, including inquiries into insider trading on prediction markets.
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