Rep. Jamie Raskin sent a letter to President Donald Trump in the final days of the midterm election cycle, accusing the administration of using tariffs as a “tool for grift” and demanding that donor records be released.
Raskin’s correspondence comes as government corruption has emerged as a top issue for voters, prompting lawmakers to push for greater transparency in campaign finance and executive actions.
The Democrat from Maryland’s letter specifically calls for the disclosure of donor information tied to tariff decisions, arguing that the policy has been leveraged for personal gain rather than public benefit.
While the Trump administration has not yet responded to Raskin’s request, the letter adds to a growing chorus of criticism aimed at the former president’s use of trade measures.
<small>Source: CNBC — read the original story there.</small>