House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is intensifying his pursuit of information regarding a key prosecutor involved in the Manhattan hush money trial of former President Trump, threatening to subpoena New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) if she does not comply.
In a recent letter to James, Jordan demanded details about Matthew Colangelo, a former member of her team who now plays a pivotal role in the prosecution of Trump in New York. Colangelo delivered the opening statements in Trump’s trial.
Jordan has expanded his probe beyond James’s office, sending letters to all recent employers of Colangelo, including the Justice Department and the Manhattan District Attorney’s office under Alvin Bragg (D). Colangelo has been part of prosecutorial teams investigating Trump’s business dealings and charitable foundation.
Accusing Colangelo of using “effective tactics” by focusing on investigating individuals rather than crimes, Jordan’s letter threatened James with compulsory measures if she fails to provide the requested documents by July 2.
Colangelo is scheduled to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on July 12, alongside District Attorney Bragg, marking a significant moment as Congress hears from key officials involved in prosecuting Trump.
The request to James demands extensive documentation from Colangelo’s tenure in her office, including all communications related to the Trump Organization and affiliated entities.
During his time with James, Colangelo played a role in litigation against Trump’s charitable organization, leading to its dissolution in 2018 for improper fund usage. Later, during the Trump administration, he contributed to investigations into the Trump Organization, laying the groundwork for James’s subsequent fraud lawsuit resulting in a $450 million penalty against Trump this year.
Despite briefly serving at the Justice Department, Colangelo returned to New York to join Bragg’s team, continuing his involvement in the ongoing legal battles surrounding Trump.
Jordan’s aggressive pursuit underscores his determination to scrutinize those involved in prosecuting Trump, portraying it as a relentless effort to appease the GOP leader.
