House Democrats plan corruption investigations into Donald Trump

House Democrats are preparing investigations into potential corruption involving Donald Trump, focusing on business deals and government contracts. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, stated that the party intends to use subpoena power to gather information regarding various scams and corrupt activities. While Raskin noted that Democrats are not opposed to impeachment, he emphasized that they would only pursue it if it serves to advance progress for the country rather than for its own sake.

Simultaneously, a legal debate is emerging over the scope of executive privilege. The Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel has issued an opinion suggesting that executive privilege could extend to the president’s ‘kitchen cabinet’—private outside advisers such as Boris Epshteyn. This expansion would cover confidential communications with private advisers if they relate to official presidential decision-making. Critics argue this departure from legal norms could create a loophole that allows outside influencers to operate in secrecy, shielding them from accountability regarding potential criminal conduct.