In the run-up to the November 2026 elections, the US Democratic Party has formulated a new strategy to counter the Donald Trump administration. If Democrats gain control of the House of Representatives, their priority will not be immediate impeachment, but rather the launch of large-scale parliamentary investigations. According to sources familiar with internal discussions, the party fears that an attempt to remove the president immediately after the election could backfire and only rally Trump's electorate around the figure of a 'victim of political persecution'.
Strategy of 'gathering evidence' instead of direct confrontation
High-ranking Democratic aides confirm that the current tactic is aimed at creating an impenetrable evidence base. 'We are not taking this on with the goal of impeachment,' one of them stated. 'No one wants a failed vote on the very first day.' The main focus is on using Congress's powers to send subpoenas, conduct hearings, and obtain documents from companies and financial structures linked to the president. The goal is to determine whether Trump used his powers for personal gain, for the benefit of allies, or for donors.
Investigation targets: from venture funds to Apple
According to Reuters, the list of potential subjects for inspection is broad and touches on both state and private interests. The focus will be on Department of Homeland Security contracts, funding for the planned ballroom in the White House, and possible 'pay-to-play' schemes. A separate block of investigations is aimed at the president's family financial structures, including the venture company 1789 Capital, in which Donald Trump Jr. is a partner, as well as investment flows from foreign sovereign funds.
Big business in the crosshairs: Tesla, Alphabet, and BlackRock
Sources name specific corporations whose relationships with the administration will be scrutinized. The list includes tech giants Apple and Alphabet, the analytics platform Palantir, investment funds Blackstone and BlackRock, as well as Elon Musk's companies, in particular Tesla. Democrats have already begun sending requests for information regarding the interaction of media company Paramount Skydance with the administration, YouTube agreements with the president, as well as deals involving Venezuelan oil. There is no official list of investigations yet, but preparations are underway in full swing.
Contradictory data
There is a discrepancy between public statements and real intentions. On the one hand, Democrats Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin state that investigations will only be expanded upon gaining a majority, emphasizing the legality of procedures. On the other hand, sources indicate that sending requests to companies has already begun, suggesting readiness for immediate action. Furthermore, Democrats publicly distance themselves from the topic of impeachment, calling it a 'second stage,' however, sources confirm that if the investigation reveals evidence of violations, the question of removing the president will be raised without hesitation.
The ballroom factor and legal precedents
One of the key reasons for future hearings could be the project to build a ballroom in the White House costing $400 million. At present, a US federal appeals court has already suspended work at the site of the demolished East Wing pending approval from Congress. Democrats plan to use this case to demonstrate a potential conflict of interest. The experience of Trump's first presidential term, when the Senate acquitted him twice after impeachment, forces the party to seek more complex and lengthy paths to accountability than a simple vote in the House of Representatives.
