Democrats eye Trump allies, companies in post-midterm investigations

US House Democrats are developing a comprehensive investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms associated with former President Donald Trump, should they regain control of the House after the November midterm elections. This approach prioritizes hearings, subpoenas, and document requests to scrutinize the administration's decision-making and potential self-benefiting actions, rather than immediate impeachment proceedings. A senior Democratic aide stated, "We're not going into this to impeach. No one wants a failed vote on day one." The strategy aims to build a body of evidence through investigations, focusing on private entities and outside financial players, as the White House is expected to resist direct oversight. Potential targets include companies like Apple, Alphabet, Palantir, Blackstone, BlackRock, and firms owned by Elon Musk, due to their contracts or dealings with the administration. Democrats also plan to examine Department of Homeland Security contracts, financing for Trump's White House ballroom, corporate donors, and Trump-linked financial vehicles such as 1789 Capital.