House Democrats Probe Trump Law Firm Deals Amid Legal Concerns

Sixteen Democratic members of the House of Representatives have launched an investigation into agreements between several major law firms and former President Donald Trump, questioning their legality and ethical implications. The lawmakers sent letters to nine elite firms, seeking details about deals in which the firms allegedly provided millions in pro bono legal work for causes aligned with Trump in exchange for the reversal of punitive executive orders and restored access to government contracts. Critics argue these arrangements could undermine the independence of the legal profession, create conflicts of interest, and potentially violate federal anti-bribery and contract laws. The Democrats leading the probe, many of whom are attorneys themselves, expressed concern that such deals signal acquiescence to abuses of federal power and could chill future legal challenges to the administration. The investigation aims to determine whether the agreements were lawful and to assess their broader impact on the legal system and the firms' obligations. The law firms and Trump have not yet responded publicly to the inquiries.