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Trump DOJ threatens senator with ‘significant consequences’ over White House ballroom probe
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- A top federal prosecutor appointed by Donald Trump has threatened Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal with "significant legal consequences" over his investigation into the president’s White House ballroom and potential quid pro quo involving donors.
- Blumenthal, incoming chair of a Senate investigations subcommittee, condemned the threat as unlawful intimidation and vowed to continue probing misuse of taxpayer funds and corporate donations linked to Trump’s projects.
- The White House ballroom project, initially estimated at $200 million, has ballooned to $600 million with extensive security features, funded partly by public money; documents reveal $333 million in private donations from major corporations and Republican donors.
- The Justice Department and White House counsel have also warned other incoming Democratic lawmakers against investigations and subpoenas targeting the Trump administration, labeling such efforts as potential abuses of power.
- Congressional leaders, including Rep. Robert Garcia, reject these warnings, affirming that investigative authority derives from the Constitution and is essential for legislative oversight.
