House Democrats are mapping out plans to subpoena President Donald Trump for congressional testimony and launch a series of investigations into his administration if they win back control of the chamber following the November midterm elections.

The strategy emerged from recent Democratic strategy sessions, where party leaders discussed leveraging subpoena power against Trump and targeting officials such as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with potential impeachment proceedings. Republicans currently hold a narrow majority in the House, with the Oversight Committee chaired by Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.). Democrats, led by Ranking Member Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), expressed confidence in flipping the chamber amid voter concerns over affordability and other issues.

The push gained momentum from the ongoing House Oversight Committee's probe into Jeffrey Epstein's files. Republicans recently subpoenaed former Presidents Bill and Hillary Clinton for depositions related to their ties to the convicted sex offender, marking the first time a former president testified under subpoena. Democrats seized on this as a precedent, with Rep. Garcia stating that Democrats would "absolutely" pursue an interview with Trump if they chair the committee next term.

Earlier this month, Oversight Democrats accused the Justice Department of withholding Epstein-related documents, including FBI interview summaries from a woman who alleged in 2019 that Trump sexually assaulted her as a minor. On February 25, Garcia demanded that Attorney General Pam Bondi disclose whether Trump faces a federal investigation for sexual abuse and comply with a subpoena issued last year for full Epstein files.

"We are witnessing a White House cover-up of serious allegations against the President by a survivor," Garcia said in the statement. Democrats, including Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), and others warned Republicans that the Clinton subpoenas created a "Clinton rule" reversing Trump's prior defiance of a January 6 committee subpoena, enabling future scrutiny of Trump and his family.

Beyond Epstein, Democrats have escalated probes into Trump administration actions, including a Venezuelan oil deal, a donor's lobbying against a U.S.-Canada bridge, and the distribution of voter data to election deniers. Reps. Garcia and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) recently demanded documents on the bridge issue, while Garcia expanded inquiries into the oil arrangement.

Republicans dismissed Democratic threats. Oversight Chair Comer argued that Democrats would target Trump regardless of precedents set. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) echoed that GOP actions on Epstein were justified.

Democrats held their 2026 Issues Conference last week, focusing on midterm priorities like affordability while previewing investigative agendas. A Democratic majority would mark a shift, as the party has been in the minority since the 2024 elections, limiting its oversight role.