Outside groups urge congressional Dems to target corporate interests over Trump

Democratic-aligned groups and strategists are urging congressional Democrats to focus oversight on corporate interests and the cost of living, rather than investigations aimed chiefly at removing or politically punishing Donald Trump. They argue that this approach better reflects voter priorities and could connect scrutiny of powerful businesses to affordability.

A poll shared with CNBC found that two in three voters want investigations of corporate greed to be a high priority, compared with 58% who prioritise investigating Trump’s personal corruption. Democrats’ emerging targets include Trump and his administration, major banks and technology firms: Senator Ron Wyden’s expected Senate Finance Committee agenda includes a probe of JPMorgan Chase’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, while Representative Jamie Raskin has raised possible inquiries into the Justice Department’s handling of Epstein and Trump-related matters. The article says Democrats’ plans combine business scrutiny with traditional oversight of the executive branch.