Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has consented to appear before a congressional committee led by Republicans to discuss the case against ex-President Donald Trump involving hush-money payments, as reported by various sources.
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio (Republican) recently called upon Bragg to attend a session set for June 13 about “the unprecedented political prosecution of President Trump.”
Jordan has also scrutinized Bragg’s prosecutor Matthew Colangelo, previously linked to New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office and the Justice Department, joining the Manhattan DA’s office in 2022.
Colangelo’s transition from federal to local positions has stirred allegations of political motives from Trump and critiques from others.
While Bragg’s office did not dismiss the possibility of Colangelo testifying, they indicated a need to further consider the request.
According to Bragg’s legal counsel, Leslie Dubeck, this “voluntary cooperation” may be subject to “various scheduling conflicts,” pushing the testimony to potentially after Trump’s sentencing in July, according to The Associated Press.
Trump was convicted on May 30, marking the first conviction of a former U.S. president in a criminal case with 34 counts related to business record falsification for concealing hush-money payments. He plans an appeal and is awaiting sentencing on July 11.
A social media post involving a juror’s purported pre-verdict opinion in Trump’s case is currently under review by the Manhattan court.
House Republicans have sharply criticized the prosecution, threatening budget cuts for the Justice Department or a contempt citation against Attorney General Garland, who has defended the department’s actions and commitment to democracy.
Jordan is also clashing with Fulton County, GA, District Attorney Willis over prosecutorial documents related to Trump and alleged election fraud.
The status of the 10 charges Trump faces in Fulton County depends on an appeal questioning Willis’s involvement due to a previous affair.
The House Judiciary Committee has not responded to a request for commentary from The Post regarding the situation. (;;p>
FAQs about Alvin Bragg’s Congressional Testimony
- Why is Alvin Bragg testifying before Congress?
- Alvin Bragg has agreed to testify before Congress about his hush-money case against Donald Trump, following a request from House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan.
- When is Alvin Bragg expected to testify?
- The date of the testimony is not confirmed due to scheduling conflicts but it’s likely to be after Trump’s sentencing in July.
- What was Trump convicted of?
- Donald Trump was convicted on 34 counts related to falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments.
- Is Trump planning to appeal his conviction?
- Yes, Trump has vowed to appeal his conviction.
- What has been the Republican response to Trump’s prosecution?
- Republicans have criticized the prosecution and suggested actions like slashing the Justice Department’s funding or holding AG Merrick Garland in contempt.