Will Trump and his people be held accountable? The White House threatens Democrats

In a letter, White House lawyer Will Scharf threatened criminal investigations against Democratic politicians for allegedly conducting illegal inquiries into the executive branch. The message was directed at Robert Garcia, the likely new chair of the House Oversight Committee. Scharf claims that Democrats' promises to use their majority for congressional investigations, including potential corruption involving the president, constitute intimidation and interference with government operations. Democrats have announced investigations into Trump's alleged corrupt dealings and other abuses. In response, Garcia stated that Congress has broad oversight powers and will not be intimidated by threats.