Senator Curtis Calls for Ethics Investigation into Presidential Family Members and Foreign Money

Salt Lake City, UT, September 23, 2026 —

U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-Utah) has formally requested that the Senate Judiciary Committee launch an investigation into existing ethics rules pertaining to presidential family members and their engagement with foreign financial interests. The initiative aims to bolster public trust in the office of the presidency.

In a move to gather direct insights, Senator Curtis has specifically called for testimony from Donald Trump Jr., son of former President Donald Trump, and Hunter Biden, son of current President Joe Biden. The senator’s objective is to examine how potential conflicts of interest are addressed when family members of high-ranking officials interact with foreign entities or funds.

The call for an investigation stems from a broader concern about transparency and accountability within the executive branch. Senator Curtis indicated that clarifying and strengthening ethics regulations in this area is crucial for maintaining public confidence in governmental integrity. He believes that examining the practices and potential impacts of foreign money influencing presidential families is a necessary step towards restoring that confidence.

Details regarding the specific timeline for any potential investigation or the exact nature of the proposed testimony from Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden were not immediately provided. The Senate Judiciary Committee’s response to Senator Curtis’s request has not yet been made public. The outcome of this call to action could influence future ethical guidelines and oversight mechanisms for presidential administrations.

Story summarized from the original created by Jane Clayson Johnson, Keira Farrimond, Steven Watkins on www.deseret.com, see more information here.

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