Scaramucci Warns Dems About CLARITY Act Resistance: 'They Will Regret It In November'

The tension puts Democrats in an awkward position – campaigning against Trump’s crypto profits while simultaneously negotiating legislation that shapes the same industry.

The Trump administration pressured law enforcement groups to support the Clarity Act, according to CNN.

Patrick Witt, executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, contacted FBI officials and other agencies to build support. One law enforcement official told CNN that “everybody in law enforcement got hammered to support that legislation.”

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has also been briefing outside groups, seeking to address concerns that the bill leaves gaps in anti-money laundering and terrorism financing rules.

The Justice Department rejected those characterizations, saying critics’ letters “contain factual inaccuracies and mischaracterize Administration policy.”

The Major Cities Chiefs Association backed the bill on Wednesday after lawmakers added new provisions expanding the ability of state and local law enforcement to pursue money laundering cases involving digital assets.

Senator John Thune (R-SD) is planning a floor vote as soon as next week despite Democratic opposition.

The Senate leaves for recess around August 7, making this week the last realistic window for passage in 2026.