House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is pushing for Congress to use its appropriations power to defund the activities of state and federal prosecutors involved in investigations against former President Donald Trump. This proposal specifically targets the efforts of Special Counsel Jack Smith, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis by aiming to cut funding for what he describes as 'lawfare activities.' Jordan's strategy involves leveraging the congressional budgeting process to impact the financial resources available for these politically sensitive investigations, suggesting a significant shift in how Congress might influence legal proceedings against a former president.
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It's deeply troubling to see Jim Jordan's proposal to defund prosecutors investigating Trump. This sets a dangerous precedent for undermining the rule of law and accountability, especially for those in high power.
Finally, someone's taking a stand against the misuse of taxpayer dollars to fuel politically motivated witch hunts.
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Jim Jordan calls to defund 'lawfare activities' of Trump prosecutors
The proposal includes plans to defund investigations by Special Counsel Jack Smith, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
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Rep Jordan urges Congress to 'defund lawfare activities' of Trump prosecutors
EXCLUSIVE: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is proposing an appropriations package that would “defund the lawfare activities" of state and federal prosecutors leading “politically sensitive investigations.
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