White House confronts Democrats over planned probes, claiming they may be ‘blatant criminality’ – WTOP News
- On Monday, White House counsel Will Scharf sent a letter to Rep. Robert Garcia , the incoming chair of the House Oversight Committee, warning that some of the new majority's investigations could cross into criminal behavior.
- Scharf argued that Congress can only investigate matters serving a legislative purpose, claiming Democratic probes are designed to harass and aggrandize rather than advance legitimate ends. Democrats have expressed interest in investigating Donald Trump's real estate projects and crypto dealings.
- NYU law professor Ryan Goodman suggested the letter itself may trigger law on obstructing Congress, calling the move "legally repulsive." Washington TV anchor Adam Longo described the warning as "a seismic development."
- Garcia responded that "it appears Donald Trump has something to hide," stressing that Congress does not need the permission of the White House to conduct oversight. He previously warned Trump officials to "lawyer up."
- Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that "there could be" a crime if rhetoric from Democrats turned threatening, though he emphasized the Department of Justice will continue working with Congress to address questions.
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