The Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory could unleash a wave of investigations into Donald Trump and his administration, with the incoming House Oversight Committee chairman warning the president to “lawyer up.”
On Nov. 3, the Democrats swept the midterm elections, wresting control of both the House and Senate from the Republicans, putting Trump, his family and top officials squarely in the crosshairs of congressional investigations.
California Representative Robert Garcia, poised to lead the House Oversight Committee, wasted little time revealing his intentions, posting a warning on X that read, “Hey, White House: LAWYER UP.”
And Garcia has the authority to back up his warning, with the committee empowered to demand documents and summon witnesses as Democrats prepare to dig into four major controversies.
Trump’s family
Among those facing potential scrutiny is Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, whose financial dealings have already attracted controversy.
An October excerpt from Matthew Cole’s book “Princes and Thieves” alleged Kushner received $2 billion in “slush funds” from Middle Eastern leaders seeking to influence U.S. foreign policy, accusations he fiercely denied.
“The allegations made by this author are completely insane and never happened,” Kushner argued, according to CBS News.
Pete Hegseth’s impeachment
Trump’s defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, could face renewed scrutiny over military operations in Iran, where even a Republican lawmaker has challenged his conduct.
In September, Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment, accusing Hegseth of continuing the war without congressional authorization.
“He is abusing the power of his office to ignore congressional war powers resolutions, to kidnap foreign leaders, and to intimidate critics of the Trump administration by retaliating against them for exercising free speech,” Massie said, according to The Guardian.
The Pentagon rejected the criticism, insisting “the entire department is unified behind the secretary’s vision.”
Trump’s third impeachment
The threat could even reach the Oval Office, where Trump faces the possibility of a third impeachment.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has challenged the legality of his military campaign in Iran, declaring in a February statement, “This war is unlawful. It is unnecessary. And it will be catastrophic.”
Trump, impeached twice during his first term and acquitted both times, appeared unconcerned when questioned about another attempt in October.
“Well, I know, but I’m getting good at it,” the POTUS told reporters.
ICE detention practices
Immigration enforcement could also come under intense investigation, particularly following troubling revelations about pregnant detainees.
An Oct. 30 investigation by The Guardian revealed that ICE “lost count” of records from October 2025 through June 2026 that covered “miscarriages, stillbirths and pregnancy-related hospitalizations while in its custody.”
“ICE’s inability to follow agency directives, provide adequate medical care and maintain accurate records of pregnancy-related medical outcomes is unacceptable,” Democratic lawmakers argued.
The Department of Homeland Security defended its treatment of detainees, insisting, “Claims that any pregnant detainees are receiving subprime care are FALSE.”
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