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BumRushDaShow

(173,633 posts)
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 05:55 AM Jun 16

Blanche, other Trump officials could face subpoenas on 'day one' of Democrat majority, Garcia says

Source: The Hill

06/15/26 6:36 PM ET


Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other Trump administration officials are likely to face subpoenas on “day one” of a Democratic majority if the party takes control of the lower chamber after the midterm elections. Garcia said a more in-depth probe into those associated with deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein will commence if Democrats regain the House.

During an interview with NOTUS published Monday, the California Democrat said that “in the last few months, it feels like Republicans have decided that they’re done.” “Todd Blanche has said this investigation is over; the president’s called it a hoax. They’ve stonewalled getting information,” Garcia continued. “So, it’s clear that’s been the direction, I think probably from the White House,” he added.

Garcia recently said House Democrats would work to subpoena Vice President Vance regarding his involvement in the handling of the Epstein files after a bombshell report from The New York Times unveiled details about a Situation Room meeting where Cabinet officials allegedly discussed how to handle the fallout from the documents tied to the disgraced financier.

Garcia told NOTUS that he and House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) “disagree very strongly” on the issues the House panel should be focused on addressing. He said it would be crucial to investigate bank records related to Epstein as well as financial documents and other paperwork from the convicted sex offender’s estate.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5925409-garcia-threatens-trump-officials-subpoenas/

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Blanche, other Trump officials could face subpoenas on 'day one' of Democrat majority, Garcia says (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Jun 16 OP
Todd Blanche would be richly deserving of multiple subpoenas FakeNoose Jun 16 #1
November hasn't happened yet. mwmisses4289 Jun 16 #2
right there with you Javaman Jun 16 #3
Yes. And they should not be making this a news Scrivener7 Jun 16 #4
I think it's mainly for red meat purposes thrown to our base BumRushDaShow Jun 16 #5
There is a mountain of red meat out there that can be thrown to our base without using Scrivener7 Jun 16 #6
Remember that Garcia only recently became the Democrats' House Oversight Ranking Member BumRushDaShow Jun 16 #8
As usual with your posts, that's very informative. Scrivener7 Jun 16 #10
Yeah we often devolve into this unfortunately BumRushDaShow Jun 16 #12
Do you? That seems rather knee-jerk. I don't. Scrivener7 Jun 16 #13
I spend time going through over 3 dozen news sites to try to find stories about Democrats "doing something" BumRushDaShow Jun 16 #14
And that is much appreciated. I hope you didn't take my comment personally? Scrivener7 Jun 16 #15
Months ago, many GOPers were already whining about upcoming "investigations" if they lose the House BumRushDaShow Jun 16 #17
I'm kind of lost with all the twists this conversation is taking. Yes, I think we have Scrivener7 Jun 16 #18
They better. But we need an independent tribunal to handle this level of treason travelingthrulife Jun 16 #7
The dumb magats will do their best to protect the criminals they put in office mdbl Jun 16 #9
So, more subpoenas to ignore. DiverDave Jun 16 #11
Headline should probably be "...Democratic...", not "...Democrat..." JustABozoOnThisBus Jun 16 #16
Maybe, but, according who is ruling the Dems. republianmushroom Jun 16 #19

mwmisses4289

(5,169 posts)
2. November hasn't happened yet.
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 07:13 AM
Jun 16
IF Dems get the majority. I hope Dems do, but Dem voters need to get out there and vote.

Javaman

(66,031 posts)
3. right there with you
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 07:38 AM
Jun 16

so much more fuckery has yet to happen. In a fair election, with no gerrymandering, we'd kick their collective asses easily and probably have super majority for the next 20 years.

but that reality doesn't exist.

just gotta vote.

Scrivener7

(60,379 posts)
4. Yes. And they should not be making this a news
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 08:00 AM
Jun 16

item and giving the criminals more reason to try and cheat to steal the electons.

The day after election day, yes. But not today.

BumRushDaShow

(173,633 posts)
5. I think it's mainly for red meat purposes thrown to our base
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 08:18 AM
Jun 16

otherwise we end up being caught in the vicious cycle of self-blame, demanding to know "What are Democrats doing?"

Scrivener7

(60,379 posts)
6. There is a mountain of red meat out there that can be thrown to our base without using
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 09:04 AM
Jun 16

something like this that is essentially pointless until we get a majority, as well as strategically unwise. If it is the case they are saying it for that reason, we have a problem.

BumRushDaShow

(173,633 posts)
8. Remember that Garcia only recently became the Democrats' House Oversight Ranking Member
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 09:52 AM
Jun 16

after what was a contentious battle for the position last year.

A year ago after the 2024 election, Gerry Connolly won the position against younger challenger AOC. However Connolly fell ill and passed away, was briefly replaced by Stephen Lynch, and was finally replaced by García.

It was literally a generational change from Boomers to the younger end of GenX in an attempt to get someone younger and more fiery into that Oversight position, and García has been stepping up to the challenge to be seen and heard.

BumRushDaShow

(173,633 posts)
14. I spend time going through over 3 dozen news sites to try to find stories about Democrats "doing something"
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 03:35 PM
Jun 16

and report them when I can. People will characterize these however they want but I think it's still useful to report.

Scrivener7

(60,379 posts)
15. And that is much appreciated. I hope you didn't take my comment personally?
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 03:45 PM
Jun 16

Now that we are back at the actual subject at hand, it IS very useful to know Garcia said it, and I'm glad you posted it. And my opinion is that it might create more incentive for them to cheat and Garcia would do better to hold his fire on this particular subject till after the election, but then to go after them mercilessly.

BumRushDaShow

(173,633 posts)
17. Months ago, many GOPers were already whining about upcoming "investigations" if they lose the House
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 04:00 PM
Jun 16

so what he is announcing is nothing new because the GOP strategists are hand-wringing about it. Jamie Raskin has announced similar the past year.

Although obviously not a 100% slam dunk, the party in power usually loses seats, and even with all the gerrymandering, there are a pile of swing districts that we barely lost in 2024 in swing states, and those give us a good chance for some pickups.

Scrivener7

(60,379 posts)
18. I'm kind of lost with all the twists this conversation is taking. Yes, I think we have
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 04:09 PM
Jun 16

an excellent chance to win seats.

I'll leave with just a reiteration that I know you do a lot to bring stories to DU and that effort and its results are much appreciated.

travelingthrulife

(5,747 posts)
7. They better. But we need an independent tribunal to handle this level of treason
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 09:26 AM
Jun 16

Otherwise Congress will be unable to fix this mess they have caused.

mdbl

(8,982 posts)
9. The dumb magats will do their best to protect the criminals they put in office
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 10:21 AM
Jun 16

As well as the criminals themselves.

DiverDave

(5,275 posts)
11. So, more subpoenas to ignore.
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 12:53 PM
Jun 16

The law doesn't apply to the fucking repukes.
And,of course, the Democrats will release a strongly worded statement.

JustABozoOnThisBus

(24,787 posts)
16. Headline should probably be "...Democratic...", not "...Democrat..."
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 03:50 PM
Jun 16

The headline at the link is "...Democratic...". Maybe The Hill fixed it after you copied it.

Either way, bring on the subpoenas.

republianmushroom

(22,914 posts)
19. Maybe, but, according who is ruling the Dems.
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 07:41 PM
Jun 16

I don't think I would bet money that it will happening.

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