The White House’s top lawyer issued a warning letter to the incoming chair of the House Oversight Committee, expressing concern that the Democrats’ pledge to probe the Trump administration could cross into criminal territory. The letter suggests that the planned investigations might overstep legal boundaries. This development raises questions about the limits of congressional oversight and the potential legal ramifications for the committee’s work.
The White House's top lawyer sent a letter of warning to incoming House Oversight Committee chair Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., on Wednesday, claiming that the Democrats' promise to investigate the Trump administration "may cross the line into blatant criminality."