Ahead of the U.S. congressional midterm elections in November 2026, the Democratic Party has begun discussing plans to launch large-scale investigations into the business empire of Donald Trump and his family. According to Reuters, if they secure control over at least one chamber of Congress — the House of Representatives or the Senate — Democrats intend to use their broad oversight powers to audit financial agreements, including those made since the president took office.

Focus on Business Interests and Foreign Deals

Lawmakers plan to focus primarily on new business sectors involving the Trump family, including investments in cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, and defense startups. Of particular interest is the work of the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner and his investment firm, Affinity Partners, whose deals with Middle Eastern sovereign funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE have raised concerns among the opposition. Additionally, the venture firm '1789 Capital', linked to Donald Trump Jr., is under scrutiny.

Contradictory Data

While Democrats, notably Jamie Raskin, point to potential corruption — such as the link between '1789 Capital' investments and a subsequent $620 million Pentagon loan to the startup Vulcan Elements — representatives of the U.S. administration flatly deny these allegations. White House spokesperson Olivia Wells stated that Democrats are merely pursuing political goals. Republicans, such as Senator Kevin Kramer, warn that such an aggressive tactic could backfire by alienating voters concerned about the country's economic issues.

Political Context and Prospects

The situation is complicated by the fact that Donald Trump's approval rating is currently at only 37%, with 63% of respondents expressing dissatisfaction with his current policies. Democrats are already preparing mechanisms for issuing subpoenas and gaining access to classified documentation. Senator Richard Blumenthal confirmed the intention to use the full toolkit of congressional oversight if the November elections result in a Democratic majority in the Senate. The first hearings on these matters are expected to be initiated as early as February 2027.