WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Sanders warned Democrats not to let investigations of Trump consume their coming control of Congress.
- He urged the party to prioritize affordability, healthcare, housing and economic support for working families.
- House Democrats are preparing possible investigations involving Trump’s pardons, administration officials, Elon Musk and Stephen Miller.
- Sanders said Democrats might still find opportunities to work with Trump on wages and healthcare.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is warning Democrats that their coming control of Congress cannot become a two-year festival of investigations into President Donald Trump and his allies. While Sanders supports accountability efforts, he says the party must focus first on affordability and the struggles facing working families, as reported by Fox News.
Democrats are set to take control of the House and Senate in January after securing majorities in both chambers following last week’s elections. Several Democrats have already promised to wield subpoena power against current and former Trump administration officials once the new Congress begins.
During an appearance on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” host Kristen Welker asked Sande...