The House judiciary committee chairman is investigating Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg over claims that his hush-money investigation is politically motivated.
This is part of the investigation into hush money paid toto keep secret an alleged affair the pair had prior to the 2016 election. Trump has frequently denied all wrongdoing, and dismissed claims he ever had an affair with the porn star in 2006.
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan , chairman of the House judiciary committee, strikes the gavel to start a hearing on U.S. southern border security on Capitol Hill, February 1, 2023 in Washington, DC. He said that there could be a need to change the"statute" of special counsel roles amid suggestions of a looming arrest of Donald Trump.Jordan has demanded documents and testimony from Bragg relating to the Manhattan DA's investigation into Trump.
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