How House Democrats' 'deterrence message' on Trump jobs could backfire

On October 31, 2026, legal experts disagreed over whether Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s warning that young Americans could face problems for joining the Trump administration might undermine congressional investigations if Democrats regain control of Congress. Former prosecutor Abhishek Kambli said her remarks could weaken subpoena challenges in court, while law professor Michael Morley said they were unlikely to invalidate investigations.