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After their victory in the US midterm elections, Democrats have promised to investigate corruption in the Trump administration. Critics argue that the president's Middle East deals should be a central focus of that inquiry. Deutsche Welle reported the debate on 6 November 2026. The inquiry has not yet been formally launched, and the report did not set out its scope or timeline. The Middle East deals have drawn scrutiny from critics who say they are a logical area for investigators to examine first.