Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm rejects House Democrat's accusations of "insider political influence"

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Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital firm, 1789 Capital, is reportedly fighting back against accusations of "insider political influence" from House Democrat Jamie Raskin.
The firm's legal counsel rejected Raskin's characterizations and refused to provide requested confidential business records, calling the demands "political gamesmanship."
Raskin had launched an investigation into 1789 Capital, alleging it invested in companies just before they received federal funding or favorable policy decisions.
Examples cited by Raskin include Polymarket, Juul, Anduril Industries, and a rare-earth company called Vulcan.
Democrats currently lack subpoena power, which would be needed to compel the firm to provide records if they win the House majority in the midterms.
1789 Capital's lawyers stated that one cited company had federal business dating back before the firm's investment and called the firm "one of many institutional investors."

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