White House confronts Democrats over planned probes, claiming they may be ‘blatant criminality’
White House counsel Will Scharf said some probes into Trump and his family could amount to criminal conduct and lack a legitimate legislative purpose.
- 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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White House warns Democrats over planned probes, citing possible 'criminality’
White House counsel Will Scharf issued the warning in a letter dated Monday to Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
White House Issues Warning to Democrats Over Congressional Investigations
White House staff secretary (now White House counsel) Will Scharf with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (L) speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington on Aug. 11, 2025. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)
The White House calls planned controls of the Trump administration a possible crime. Democrats take over the control committee in January and plan investigations into Trump's business.
In January, the Democrats take over the majority in both Congress chambers. Already now they announce investigations against US President Trump and his environment. The White House is already trying to avert far-reaching investigations in advance - with intimidation?
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