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Senator Curtis Calls for Senate Probe into Trump Jr. and Biden Financial Dealings

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The latest in this situation

  1. Grassley was asked to subpoena Trump Jr., and Curtis requested Grassley call Hunter Biden.
  2. Curtis requested testimony from both Trump Jr. and Biden.
  3. Curtis calls for probe into Trump Jr.'s businesses.
  4. Curtis and Grassley requested an investigation into Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden's financial dealings and wedding funding.
  5. John Curtis requested a subpoena for Donald Trump Jr., while Chuck Grassley criticized Curtis regarding the lack of notice.

How it started

20 reports, 9 independent, last reported Oct 7. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 6 independent outlets

Senator John Curtis requested that the Senate Judiciary Committee investigate and subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden regarding their business and personal dealings. The request was prompted by a ProPublica report alleging Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding after-party was financed by a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the committee, stated he would take the request seriously.

From townhall.com, washingtonexaminer.com, ksl.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The inquiry seeks to examine whether family members of presidents have used their connections to benefit themselves through private financial gain or preferential treatment. This scrutiny relates to allegations of influence peddling and business ventures involving foreign interests.

From washingtonexaminer.com, ksl.com

Who's involved

  • Donald Trump Jr.Subject of the investigation regarding wedding funding and financial dealings.
  • Hunter BidenSubject of the investigation regarding business and personal dealings.
  • Chuck GrassleyChairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee who received the request.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • Donald Trump Jr.Speculative

    Donald Trump Jr. might face increased scrutiny over international real estate and defense contracting revenue streams.

How it developed

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  1. Grassley was asked to subpoena Trump Jr., and Curtis requested Grassley call Hunter Biden.1 source
  2. John Curtis requested a subpoena for Donald Trump Jr., while Chuck Grassley criticized Curtis regarding the lack of notice.Sub-event
  3. Curtis requested testimony from both Trump Jr. and Biden.1 source
  4. Curtis and Grassley requested an investigation into Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden's financial dealings and wedding funding.1 source
  5. Trump Jr. and others used Instagram to announce calls for probes into financial dealings and scrutinize the situation.Sub-event
  6. Curtis demanded investigations into Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden, and called for White House family oversight.1 source

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Coverage

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