Tell Congress: Don't Let Trump's Threats Stop Oversight

Trump's White House is threatening members of Congress with possible criminal prosecution for investigating his administration. 

In an extraordinary new letter, White House counsel Will Scharf warned incoming House Oversight Committee Chair Robert Garcia that certain investigations and subpoenas could constitute criminal conduct.

The warning comes as Democrats prepare to investigate alleged corruption, Trump's family business dealings, ICE abuses, and the handling of the Epstein files.

Without meaningful oversight, Americans could be left in the dark about misuse of taxpayer dollars, government abuses, and officials putting personal interests ahead of the public. We can't let Congress give up this fight.

Tell Congress: Don't back down from Trump's threats. Pursue lawful investigations, demand testimony, and defend Congress's constitutional oversight powers.

Democrats just won sweeping victories, taking control of both houses of Congress. Millions voted for change, including greater accountability for the Trump administration. Now lawmakers have an opportunity to deliver.

But this isn't just Democrats' responsibility.

Republicans swore the same oath to defend the Constitution. Their duty to protect Congress's independence doesn't disappear when the president belongs to their party.

If a president can threaten lawmakers into abandoning legitimate investigations, what's to stop future presidents from doing the same? No president should get to decide which investigations Congress can conduct simply because they might expose wrongdoing.

Congress has the power to subpoena witnesses, demand records, hold hearings, and seek accountability. But those powers mean nothing if our leaders are afraid to use them.

Add your name: Demand that Democrats and Republicans defend Congress's independence and refuse to abandon legitimate investigations because of White House threats.

The petition to Congress reads:

“Defend Congress's constitutional oversight authority against improper threats of retaliation. Pursue lawful investigations into potential government misconduct, demand records and testimony, issue subpoenas when necessary, and refuse to let White House threats interfere with Congress's duty to hold the president accountable.”