Investigate corruption and big tech companies

Blumenthal said he will focus on investigating corruption in the Trump administration and big tech companies as chair of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, a role he is set to take when Democrats gain the majority next year. He said holding big tech companies accountable could also help lower costs.

Context: His chairmanship is conditional on Democrats taking the Senate majority next year; he did not specify investigations or enforcement measures. Remarks at the November 9, 2026 briefing; report published November 10.

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He said he will focus on investigating corruption in the Trump administration and big tech companies.

The source

Richard Blumenthal: post-election priorities interview, WSHU

Published: 11/9/2026
Retrieved: 11/11/2026