A group of powerful Democrats is calling on the FBI to provide an assessment of any 'counterintelligence risks' posed by a former Chinese-born day spa owner's interactions with President Trump, following revelations about potential straw donations.
The leading Democrats on the House and Senate Judiciary and Intelligence Panels wrote the heads of the FBI, Director of National Intelligence, and Secret Service following revelations about Li Yang.
Yang previously owned the Orchids of Asia day spa where New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft was arrested for soliciting prostitution, and also founded GY US investments, a firm that marketed to a Chinese clientele and offered the 'opportunity to interact' with the president.
Li Yang, also known as Cindy Yang, 45, is the founder of the chain of day spas in South Florida where Robert Kraft was busted for soliciting prostitution. Powerful Democratic lawmakers are demanding the FBI reveal potential 'counterintelligence concerns' by her fundraising efforts to benefit President Trump
The lawmakers are asking FBI Director Christopher Wray to 'conduct criminal and counterintelligence investigations into credible allegations of potential human trafficking, as well as unlawful foreign lobying, campaign finance and other activities by Ms. Yang.'
We also ask that teh Bureau furnish to the intelligence and judiciary committees an assessment of any counterintelligence risks or related concerns associated with any interactions with President Donald Trump and Ms. Yang.'
Yang has been photographed with Trump at a fundraiser. She also has been a guest at Mar-a-Lago, the president's Florida club, and has been photographed with numerous Trump family members and associates.
The New York Times on Sunday revealed several people close to Yang who gave $5,400 contributions around the time of a Republican National Committee fundraiser for Trump.
Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, is among the Democrats who signed onto the letter
