GOP Issues Stern Warning To Trump’s Prosecutors

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is intensifying his efforts to gather information regarding a key figure involved in the Manhattan hush money trial of former President Trump. Jordan recently issued a stern warning of potential subpoena against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) if she fails to cooperate in providing details about Matthew Colangelo, a pivotal prosecutor in the case.

Colangelo, who previously served under James, assumed a significant role in Trump’s trial as part of the Manhattan district attorney’s office. This prompted Jordan to request information not only from James but also from other entities where Colangelo had been employed, including the Justice Department and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office.

Jordan’s concern centers around Colangelo’s past focus on investigating individuals rather than prosecuting crimes, as evidenced by his involvement in probes related to Trump’s business and charitable endeavors. In a letter penned last month, Jordan underscored the necessity of transparency in Colangelo’s employment history, signaling the committee’s readiness to compel compliance through legal measures if James fails to meet the specified deadline.

While James’s office refrained from immediate comment, the scrutiny intensifies as Colangelo is slated to testify before the House Judiciary Committee alongside Bragg on July 12. This marks a pivotal moment as Congress prepares to hear directly from officials involved in the prosecution of Trump, who faces sentencing the day before on multiple counts related to concealing hush money payments.

The request to James encompasses a comprehensive range of documents from Colangelo’s tenure, including communications with individuals affiliated with the Trump Organization. Notably, Colangelo played a role in legal actions against Trump’s charitable organization, which ultimately led to its dissolution, and contributed to investigations into the Trump Organization, culminating in a significant fraud suit and subsequent penalty.

Despite briefly serving in the Justice Department, Colangelo’s return to New York to join Bragg’s team underscores his continued involvement in high-profile legal pursuits. Jordan’s pursuit of information underscores the gravity of Trump’s trial and the broader implications for accountability in legal proceedings involving public figures.