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Democrats win House, vow to probe Trump family businesses and crypto ventures

Democrats have regained control of the House of Representatives, granting them significant power to investigate Donald Trump's family businesses. Representative Robert Garcia, slated to chair the House Oversight Committee, has indicated a strong focus on alleged "Trump family corruption," including cryptocurrency ventures and business dealings. The committee plans to issue subpoenas to administration officials and private companies, with World Liberty Financial, a Trump family crypto company, expected to be among the first targets of these investigations. AI

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Democrats win House, vow to probe Trump family businesses and crypto ventures

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    ‘Lawyer up’: Democrats take the House, and warn Trump’s family businesses are first in line for subpoenas

    Democrats can’t override Trump’s veto, but the incoming Oversight chair promised to probe the family’s crypto deals, and other family businesses.