House Democrats are preparing an expansive slate of investigations targeting President Donald Trump, his family and his administration if they capture the House majority in November, with impeachment remaining among the tools they could pursue.
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Democratic lawmakers are already laying the groundwork for investigations across several committees, focusing on issues ranging from Trump family business dealings and immigration enforcement to foreign policy and administration projects.
“There is a cost to the American people of the out-of-control corruption,” House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York said.
“If folks have been stealing from the American people, shortchanging the American people or screwing over the American people,” Jeffries added, “we are going to hold the crooks accountable.”
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., who could become Judiciary Committee chairman under a Democratic majority, described the potential scope of investigations as “gargantuan.”
Trump, who was twice impeached by the Democratic-controlled House during his first term and acquitted by the Senate both times, could again face impeachment efforts. Jeffries has declined to commit to that course.
“We haven’t ruled anything out,” Jeffries said of Congress’ available powers, “and we haven’t ruled anything in.”
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Democrats are also preparing investigations into Trump administration officials and policies.
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., the top Democrat on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, has identified Trump family businesses, the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations among his priorities.
Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., plans scrutiny of the administration’s foreign policy, including the Iran war and U.S. operations involving Venezuela.
Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., meanwhile, has targeted Trump projects including the White House ballroom and the president’s proposed arch, while also examining Trump family involvement in minerals deals.
If Democrats secure the majority, Huffman said they intend to wield Congress’ investigative authority aggressively.
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“We’ll use those tools,” Huffman said. “We’ll act like the Congress.”
