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As Congress Plans Investigations, White House Prepares Ferocious Response
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- In his first term, President Trump resisted congressional investigations by stonewalling, aiming to delay inquiries until Democrats' time ran out.
- Anticipating Democratic control of Congress in a potential second term, Trump plans a more aggressive approach by threatening to treat some legislative oversight as potential criminal activity.
- This strategy will be part of a broader White House effort to block Democratic congressional oversight over the next two years, led by new chief of staff Stephen Miller and supported by the Justice Department and White House Counsel’s Office.
- The administration aims to prevent Democrats from accessing decision-making processes and scrutinizing top officials, while also expressing concern over investigations targeting major Trump supporters and donors.
- The White House is preparing for multiple investigations and intends to respond forcefully to Democratic oversight efforts.
