Manhattan DA Files Lawsuit Against Rep. Jim Jordan to Block Subpoenas

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg filed a federal lawsuit to block subpoenas from Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), chair of the House Judiciary Committee.

For Context: The Manhattan DA charged former President Donald Trump with 34 felony counts of business fraud last week. Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges. Following this, the House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena seeking testimony from Mark Pomerantz, the prosecutor formerly overseeing the Trump investigation. The lawsuit alleges Jordan is working to “intimidate and attack” the Manhattan DA in retaliation for the charges brought forth against Trump.

Key Quotes: The lawsuit states that “rather than allowing the criminal process to proceed in the ordinary course, Chairman Jordan and the committee are participating in a campaign of intimidation, retaliation and obstruction,” and asserting that “Congress lacks any valid legislative purpose to engage in a free-ranging campaign of harassment in retaliation for the District Attorney’s investigation and prosecution of Mr. Trump under the laws of New York.” Jordan responded to the suit by tweeting, “First, they indict a president for no crime. Then, they sue to block congressional oversight when we ask questions about the federal funds they say they used to do it.”

How The Media Covered It: Outlets across the spectrum covered the development in the ongoing Trump-Bragg saga. CNN stated that the Manhattan DA’s investigation has been “dogged for weeks by accusations from Republicans.” Fox News noted that the judge overseeing the lawsuit was appointed by Trump.