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Democrats to Target Trump’s Crypto Ventures After Taking Congress
Democrats are reportedly preparing subpoenas targeting President Trump's World Liberty Financial ties, its $500 million Emirati stake and the Changpeng Zhao pardon.
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Democrats who will soon hold the House intend to launch investigations into crypto ventures tied to President Donald Trump's family once they gain control in January. Rep. Robert Garcia of California, who will chair the Oversight Committee, told Punchbowl News the panel will examine those deals and Donald Trump Jr.'s business dealings. Subpoena power would let the majority compel documents and testimony without the president's consent. In September, Reuters reported probes might begin in February, with World Liberty Financial expected to come first. Democrats are examining a $500 million investment by a UAE national security adviser, whose vehicle reportedly took a 49% stake. The second target is Changpeng Zhao's October 2025 pardon. The White House brushed off the plans, and the probes cannot produce legislation.
Why it matters: Analysts cited in the article say the probes could make it harder to advance crypto market legislation the industry could back, since the harm is political rather than statutory.
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