Democrats Probe Tech Ties to Trump Administration

Democratic lawmakers are preparing investigations into several major U.S. companies that maintained close ties with the Trump administration over the last two years. The probes target Meta Platforms Incorporated, Apple, and companies owned by Elon Musk.

Congressional investigators intend to examine reports that President Donald Trump used Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, to plan the military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. This inquiry focuses on the intersection of private AI technology and national security decision-making.

Additionally, lawmakers are considering a separate investigation into Apple. This probe will focus on how the company managed applications that track the activities of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.