Senator Adam Schiff said Democrats could use allegations of presidential corruption as a central issue if they win back congressional majorities, arguing that Trump’s financial activities harm American citizens.

Schiff, a California Democrat who led the House impeachment prosecution in 2020, discussed his strategy during a recent episode of the Mother Jones podcast More To The Story. He noted that Trump’s online attacks have made him a frequent target and said the Israeli government has encouraged some supporters to criticize Israel more openly.

He said the impact of what he calls Trump’s corruption is a president less able to focus on campaign promises. Schiff called for stronger congressional oversight, revisions to ethics regulations, and new mechanisms to check executive power, suggesting these steps would help rebuild institutional guardrails in a post‑Trump environment. While he did not outline specific legislation, he emphasized that any reforms would require legislative action and voter support.

The podcast episode was released this week, and the proposals remain under discussion as the 2026 midterm elections approach.