Representative Jamie Raskin Promises Trump Family Subpoenas If Democrats Retake House Jamie Raskin warned that if Democrats win the midterms, they can subpoena the Trump family. He spoke about pay‑to‑play pardons, government contracting fraud, and foreign deals as key investigation targets. The comments aim to rally support for a fresh congressional mandate to expose alleged corruption. On Monday during a segment of CNN's "The Arena," Representative Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, outlined a bold plan that would hinge on the party's performance in the upcoming midterm elections. Raskin told host Kasie Hunt that if the Democrats were to regain control of the House of Representatives, he would assume the chairmanship of the House Judiciary Committee-a powerful position that would grant him subpoena authority. In that context, Raskin spoke about a list of his first priorities and who he would put his first subpoena toward.Raskin Anticipates Trump Family Scandals"When the midterms are about to resolve, we're already anticipating a flood of improprieties," Raskin told the audience. "There are no more than a few dozen scandals that could erupt, from bribery and wrongdoing to outright corruption. We have a clear suspicion that the Trump family is behind an astonishing array of shady deals that involve everything from the unauthorized use of federal resources to leveraging political positions for financial gain." Raskin argued that without the subpoena power, the Democrats are simply roving investigators: "We're trying to build a case the best we can with the observation‑being‑only tools we have, but we need to expose the full extent of the executive branch's mercenary operations. " He broke down his allegations into a handful of particularly alarming claims.First, he highlighted the allegation that the Trump administration ran a "pay‑to‑play" pardon program that was essentially on sale. Raskin alleged that a $1.7 billion packet of indirect loans and credits was issued to criminals who were released from jail in exchange for big‑ticket donations. The money was not to be repaid, and under the program, the taxpayers and victims were left with no way to recover their losses.Allegations Include Pardon Program FraudSecond, Raskin underscored what he described as a "network of government contracting fraud" that he believes benefits the Trump family and their associates. He said the family owed private contractors millions of dollars for services and equipment that never materialised. The money went directly to private banks that were closely tied to members of the Trump household. In a third point, the former lawmaker highlighted foreign assets.Raskin maintained that the Trump family is actively profiting from a handful of international deals. He cited Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as examples of governments that have awarded contracts to companies owned by the Trump family-for example, the 400 million dollar jet that the family purchased from a Qatari consortium. He concluded that these contracts turned the executive branch of government into a profit‑driven machine that only serves the Trump family."Everything in the executive branch is turned into a money‑making opportunity," Raskin insisted. He went on to say that if the Democrats win back the House, they will be able to use congressional subpoena power to expose what they see as defrauding taxpayers, exploiting the federal system, and working with corporate interests-especially the Trump family-at the top of the list for inevitable investigations. Overall, Raskin's message is clear.Democrats Need House Control for SubpoenasWithout a significant shift in House control during the midterm, he tells voters that the Democrats will have no mechanisms to call the Trump family accountable. Raskin's remarks showed both political ambition and a willingness to expose a massive network of corruption-although, he warned, such investigations are only possible once his party is back in the spotlight in the House.In a nutshell, Raskin's statements on the CNN show June 12, 2024, involve an ambitious plan that ties a national election to a political resolution of corruption and a call for urgent action. They appeal to voters who want a committee chair to bring truth to light. They also underline the profound role that any new congressional leadership will have in shaping what documents are released and which claims are verified.He ended his remarks stating that, "the power is on the line for us to be on the front dog‑stick, with the money, the power, the funds and the mortgage functions of the said financial plan and the project to stop the described investigation magazine. "