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Democrats vow to take down ‘Trump crime family’

SBS News Australia •
November 12, 2026 • 08:04 AM
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After a crushing Republican midterm defeat, Democrats are preparing to turn their attention to the Trump administration, vowing investigations into alleged corruption and misconduct while increasing scrutiny of the President's inner circle.

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