Senator John Curtis (R-Utah) has officially petitioned the leadership of the Senate Judiciary Committee to initiate a probe into the business activities of Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden. In a letter sent to committee heads, Curtis argued that recent reports concerning foreign entities leveraging the influence of both the former president’s son and the current president’s son warrant a formal congressional inquiry.

Curtis’s request centers on the need for transparency regarding potential conflicts of interest and the influence of foreign actors on individuals close to the highest levels of American government. By calling for subpoenas, the senator aims to bring both Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden before the committee to provide testimony under oath. This move represents a push for bipartisan oversight, targeting the families of both major political parties to address concerns about ethical conduct and foreign influence.

While the request has been made public, the Senate Judiciary Committee has not yet announced whether it will grant the request or move forward with the subpoenas. The proposal highlights ongoing tensions regarding the intersection of private business dealings and political power, specifically focusing on the children of prominent political figures. The Hill reports that Curtis’s motivation stems from a desire to ensure that foreign interests are not exploiting familial connections to influence U.S. policy or gain improper advantages.