[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H3002-H3003]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                   TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS EMBOLDENED

  (Ms. Ansari of Arizona was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Ms. ANSARI. Mr. Speaker, let's talk about naked, open, brazen 
corruption. The Trump administration is guided and shaped by it, 
emboldened by what they can get away with while the American taxpayer 
watches their own hard-earned paycheck siphoned away by ever-growing 
gas prices, groceries, rent, and healthcare. All the while, Donald 
Trump flaunts his White House ballroom and D.C. arch, with displays of 
nauseating corruption for his billionaire buddies in broad daylight.
  Take Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, a man with no 
meaningful political, diplomatic, or civil service experience, who was 
handed sweeping authority during the first Trump administration over 
Middle East policy and was sent across the world to represent the 
United States. At the same time, his family's real estate empire in New 
York was in trouble after years of mismanagement and actively seeking 
foreign investment. He sure found it.
  Kushner was shaping U.S. foreign policy while simultaneously building 
relationships with foreign leaders that would later become financially 
valuable to him personally. He was acting as a diplomat for himself at 
the expense of America's interests abroad and our national security.
  Kushner communicated directly with wealthy, high-ranking officials 
like Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, using unsecured and 
unauthorized channels like WhatsApp, with limited or no transparency 
and recordkeeping regarding these official and ethically dubious 
conversations.
  Nothing has changed since the first Trump administration. In fact, it 
has only gotten worse. They no longer even pretend to hide it.
  While Kushner and Trump ally and billionaire friend Steve Witkoff 
meet with Gulf countries about matters pertaining to U.S. national 
security, they are also directly involved with selling massive billion-
dollar deals to friends and family of the President. It is the largest 
corruption scandal ever seen in the United States, leading back 
directly to Donald Trump, members of his family, and top administration 
officials.
  Kushner is a private citizen. He is not subject to the rules and 
regulations of actual public servants, including background checks and 
requirements for security clearance. He is negotiating America's 
foreign policy and matters of literal war and peace between the United 
States and Iran--some of the most consequential negotiations of the 
21st century.
  Meanwhile, new reporting from The New York Times shows that Kushner 
is simultaneously soliciting $5 billion in new investment from the very 
same foreign governments with a direct stake in these negotiations.
  It would be too outlandish for a movie script. Yet, this is the 
reality in America today: an elite ruling class that makes policy 
decisions based on how it will affect their personal bottom line and 
using taxpayer-funded government to get rich at our expense.
  I mean, Trump is literally suing the IRS, which he controls, for $10 
billion--money straight from the taxpayers into his own pocket.
  There is hope. All across the world, people are organizing and 
uniting against corrupt leaders who view government as a tool to enrich 
themselves and their friends. In Hungary, after 16 years of democratic 
backsliding in a state molded into a piggy bank for the elite, a broad 
coalition defeated Viktor Orban, despite him doing literally everything 
he could to rig the system in his own favor.

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  Hungary shows us that there is a path forward: follow the money, take 
no vote for granted, and make corruption shameful again.
  When Democrats take back the House in November, I will work to ensure 
that subpoenas fly out for every taxpayer dollar and cent that Trump 
and his family have spent during their time in office steering into 
their own pockets. Kushner will come under oath and testify, and 
accountability will not stop there.


                      Recognizing Miguel Alvarado

  Ms. ANSARI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Miguel Alvarado of 
Guadalupe, Arizona, a man deeply respected in our community.
  For over two decades, Miguel has shown up for his neighbors with 
consistency and with heart. For 25 years, he has led the Guadalupe Car 
Show, a tradition that brings thousands together to celebrate culture, 
creativity, and community pride.
  The 25th Anniversary Guadalupe Car Show returns on Sunday, April 26, 
transforming downtown Guadalupe into a vibrant festival with lowriders, 
classic cars, and custom builds, drawing 10,000 to 15,000 attendees 
from across Arizona. It is a must-attend event for families and car 
enthusiasts alike.
  Beyond the car show, Miguel has organized events for over 15 years 
that support local families, including a back-to-school drive and a 
Christmas celebration, bringing joy and gifts to children. For more 
than a decade, he has also provided turkeys to families in need during 
the holidays.
  Mr. Speaker, Miguel's work brings people together, building a network 
of volunteers committed to giving back. He reminds us that strong 
communities are built by those who show up. I am proud to represent him 
in Congress.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Evans of Colorado). Members are reminded 
to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the President.

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