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Top House Oversight Democrat warns Trump family to 'lawyer up'
CNBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Rep. Robert Garcia, a California Democrat expected to lead the House Oversight Committee, released a video warning President Trump and his allies of sweeping investigations into the administration, urging them to "lawyer up."
- Following Democrats' midterm victories, they will gain subpoena power in January, enabling investigations into Trump, his family, and associates concerning potential corruption, business dealings, cryptocurrency, Pentagon contracts, and alleged abuses by ICE.
- Garcia also pledged to investigate connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and vowed to thoroughly pursue all instances of alleged wrongdoing.
- His aggressive stance contrasts with some Democratic advisors who prefer targeting corporate interests rather than focusing on Trump and his family.
- The White House has dismissed the planned investigations as politically motivated, signaling a likely contentious relationship with the incoming Democratic majority.
