Trump administration officials seek legal counsel amid corruption allegations

Members of the Trump administration, including White House advisors, lower-level officials, and cooperating companies, are increasingly hiring lawyers to prepare for potential investigations if Democrats win the upcoming Congressional elections. Democratic leaders have warned of probes into abuses of power and conflicts of interest across the executive branch.

Specific concerns have been raised regarding Jared Kushner, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Donald Trump Jr. High-profile departures and controversies have also surfaced, including the resignation of U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following allegations that she sought $100,000 from a donor to pay a personal credit card bill. Additionally, Press Secretary Katie Zaharia was dismissed after less than a week in her role amid questions regarding her legal qualifications.

Legal experts note that the Department of Justice is expected to play a central role in the administration's defense. To strengthen its legal position, Trump has moved personal attorney and former prosecutor Will Scharf into the White House and appointed Katie Bailey, an expert in Congressional oversight, to a leadership role.