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 President Donald Trump, rather than immediately attempting to impeach him, according to four sources familiar with the discussions. The strategy focuses on using hearings, subpoenas, and document requests to obtain records from entities connected to Trump's political and business interests.

This approach is seen as more fruitful than directly confronting a White House expected to resist oversight. The plan anticipates that Democrats, who expect to regain the House majority in November, will scrutinize Trump's decision-making, explore if he used his power to benefit himself, allies, or donors, and examine related financial matters.

Potential targets include Apple, Alphabet, Palantir, Blackstone, BlackRock, Elon Musk's companies like Tesla, and entities related to Trump's financial ventures. Democrats plan to send letters to these organizations requesting records, which could lead to subpoenas if they regain control of the House.