Washington, D.C. – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is set to testify before the GOP-led House Judiciary Committee in July, along with prosecutor Matthew Colangelo. This comes following their involvement in the hush money case against former President Donald Trump. Bragg’s spokesperson confirmed the planned testimony, expressing the office’s commitment to upholding the rule of law in New York and condemning the spread of misinformation post-Trump’s felony conviction.
The scheduled July 12 public hearing on Capitol Hill coincides with Trump’s sentencing hearing in New York after being found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Additionally, the Judiciary panel announced a separate hearing to scrutinize Bragg’s handling of President Trump’s case. This all unfolds amidst claims from Trump and GOP allies accusing Bragg and others of politically targeting him ahead of the presidential election.
Conservative firebrand and Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan announced the upcoming hearing with Bragg, insinuating collusion between Bragg’s office and the Department of Justice. However, a Justice Department official has refuted these claims, asserting that there is no basis for such accusations. The pushback comes as part of efforts to maintain transparency and dispel any unfounded theories surrounding the case.
Jordan had previously requested Bragg and Colangelo to testify before the Judiciary subcommittee on the weaponization of the government. The aim of the hearing is to delve into politically motivated state and local prosecutions, such as Bragg’s case against Trump. In response, Bragg’s general counsel expressed willingness to testify but requested a later date to ensure a fair administration of justice in the ongoing case.
As tensions rise between Trump supporters and critics, the hearings serve as a battleground for debates on the integrity of the justice system and the potential influence of political motives. The outcome of these testimonies and hearings could have significant implications for future legal proceedings and the relationship between law enforcement, prosecutors, and government officials going forward.