# Democrats Target Trump's Wealth and Epstein Ties Post Midterms

> Democrats prepare investigations into Trump's Epstein links, crypto wealth and family businesses after midterm wins.
- Title: Democrats Target Trump's Wealth and Epstein Ties Post Midterms
- Summary: Democrats prepare investigations into Trump's Epstein links, crypto wealth and family businesses after midterm wins.
- Keywords: democrats, trump, jeffrey epstein, crypto, house oversight committee, house judiciary committee, trump family, 1789 capital management, jared kushner, musk, do government efficiency, Forbes
- Source: Forbes — https://forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/11/05/democrats-investigative-targets-after-winning-midterms-epstein-trump-crime-family-ice-corporations
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- Topics: democrats, trump, jeffrey epstein, crypto, house oversight committee, house judiciary committee, trump family, 1789 capital management, jared kushner, musk, do government efficiency, news
## Democrats prepare investigations
Democrats are preparing to launch investigations into Trump crime family, DHS, ICE abuses, corporate corruption and Jeffrey Epstein after regaining Senate and likely House control in midterms.
## House Oversight Committee targets
Rep Robert Garcia, top Democrat on House Oversight Committee, will target four areas: Trump crime family, DHS, ICE abuses, corporate corruption and Epstein.
## Epstein investigation focus
Democrats plan to investigate Trump's ties to Epstein, Justice Department probe, financial dealings and Wall Street's role in Epstein case.
## Trump's crypto wealth gains
Trump and family grew net worth by $2.7 billion during second term, largely from cryptocurrency ventures, prompting Democratic criticism.
## Trump's stock trades
Trump made $220 million to $750 million in securities trades valued over $1,000 in Q1 2026, with critics alleging conflicts of interest.
## Trump's sons-in-law under scrutiny
Jared Kushner and Michael Boulos face requests for business dealings in Middle East, including investments in Israeli military suppliers.
## Trump's sons targeted
Trump Jr. linked to 1789 Capital Management, which received government contracts and favors from defense and commerce departments.
## Elon Musk under investigation
Democrats target Musk for potential conflicts of interest, including Starlink access in Ukraine and government efficiency department cuts.
## Trump's vanity projects
Trump's 90,000-square-foot ballroom and Lincoln Memorial renovations face scrutiny over donor approvals and favorable treatment.
## Trump's crypto platform criticized
Trump's cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial generated $515 million in token sales in 2025, drawing Democratic criticism.
## Democrats demand transparency
Democrats push for transparency on Trump's financial dealings, including stock trades and crypto investments, as investigations begin.
## Trump's response to investigations
Trump warns investigations will be difficult, stating 'live by the sword, die by the sword' and will target those behind Democrats.

> Live by the sword, die by the sword. Those who pick fights with me should understand that I will find out who is really pulling the strings and come for them, not just their puppets . . .
## Key takeaway

Democrats will investigate Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, crypto wealth gains, and family business conflicts following their midterm election victories.