House Democrats are investigating former President Donald Trump’s request for the oil and natural gas industry to contribute $1 billion to his reelection campaign, citing potential ethical or legal violations. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, has sent letters to executives at eight companies and one association that were reportedly present at an event with Trump. The letters are asking for information about quid pro quo financial agreements related to U.S. energy policy, which reportedly led to potential ethical, campaign finance, and legal issues.

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