Democratic lawmakers are demanding a Pentagon watchdog investigation after reports that companies tied to investments from Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump received billions of dollars in federal awards. Trump Sons Linked to Investment FirmsDonald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are affiliated with two investment firms, 1789 Capital and American Ventures. Lawmakers Question Award ProcessThe Democrats are asking the Pentagon inspector general to identify which awards under the Trump administration involved companies tied to the Trump family, administration officials or their associates. One proposal would create a new code of conduct for employees of the Office of Strategic Capital and other Pentagon investment arms. https://t.co/IAtU1vw6gu — Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) August 6, 2026The new letter marks an escalation in a wider Democratic push to scrutinise alleged self-enrichment and influence peddling inside the Trump administration.