Investigate corruption through the Senate investigations subcommittee

Blumenthal says he will lead the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and use its investigative authority to examine alleged corruption around the Trump administration, including alleged pay-to-play schemes. He says he would welcome Republican participation and wants the investigations to focus on officials around Trump, not only Trump himself.

Context: The reported investigations concern allegations; the passage does not establish their findings. Remarks at the November 9, 2026 briefing; report published November 10.

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My investigative authority will focus on the corruption around Trump, not just Trump himself

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Richard Blumenthal: affordability and accountability priorities interview

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