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Democrats Attempt to Subpoena Trump Jr. Over Pentagon Loan

3/26/2026

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At a March 25, 2026 hearing, Democrats sought to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. over ties to Vulcan Elements and its $620 million Pentagon loan.
Representative Maxine Dexter argued the subpoena was necessary to examine conflicts of interest, citing parallels to Hunter Biden probes.
Republicans blocked the motion 5-2, and the hearing adjourned; the dispute concerns whether 1789 Capital benefited from federal funding after Vulcan's investment, which both sides deny.

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At a March 25, 2026 hearing, Democrats sought to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. over ties to Vulcan Elements and its $620 million Pentagon loan.
Representative Maxine Dexter argued the subpoena was necessary to examine conflicts of interest, citing parallels to Hunter Biden probes.
Republicans blocked the motion 5-2, and the hearing adjourned; the dispute concerns whether 1789 Capital benefited from federal funding after Vulcan's investment, which both sides deny.