With Trump Facing 'Lame Duck' Status, Democrats Expected to Probe Allegations of Corruption

Following U.S. President Donald Trump's crushing defeat in the midterm elections, the Democratic Party has signaled massive investigations into Trump, his family, and his inner circle.

According to The New York Times, on November 4 local time, Democratic Representative Robert Garcia told the press that "the Trump crime family" will be a top priority for their investigations.

Consequently, congressional subpoena issuances and hearings are expected to follow one after another to probe allegations of misconduct surrounding Trump's family and associates.

Democrats and the media have consistently raised suspicions of corruption involving President Trump and others.

The New York Times reported that potential subjects of investigation include allegations of conflict of interest in the Trump family's cryptocurrency business, and suspicions that a Russian businessman paid for the afterparty of Trump's eldest son's wedding.

Along with these, the outlet listed potential targets as including conflicts of interest regarding Trump's eldest son-in-law, who has served as a presidential special envoy; foreign transactions by the Trump family business, The Trump Organization; and President Trump's personal stock trades managed by external brokerage firms.

In addition, it predicted that authorities would examine suspicions of preferential treatment toward companies that funded the White House ballroom construction project, as well as allegations linking Trump to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein case.

However, The New York Times pointed out that no evidence has yet surfaced to the public showing that Trump and his family violated the law, noting that if those involved challenge the subpoenas legally, the investigations could be prolonged.

While calls for Trump's impeachment are growing among Democratic supporters, Trump has asserted that there is no reason for him to be impeached, warning that if impeachment is pursued, the Democratic Party will face ruin.

Reported by Jo Gi-ho | Video by Ahn Jun-hyeok | Graphics by Lee Su-min | Produced by SBS Digital News
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