House Republicans Call for Testimony from Manhattan District Attorney in Letter Criticizing Investigation into Former President Donald Trump as an “Unprecedented Abuse of Prosecutorial Authority

In a letter sent Monday, three Republican chairmen of the House of Representatives called for testimony from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and criticized his investigation into former President Donald Trump as an “unprecedented abuse of prosecutorial authority.”

The letter was signed by House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, House Oversight Chairman James Comer and House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil. In it, they argued that the potential indictment of Trump would be a miscarriage of justice.

“You are reportedly about to engage in an unprecedented abuse of prosecutorial authority: the indictment of a former President of the United States and current declared candidate for that office,” the letter reads.

The move underscores the lengths House Republicans are going to try to defend Trump ahead of a potential indictment, even as they acknowledge they don’t know the full scope of any potential charges.

The letter also calls for Bragg to testify before the House Judiciary Committee to explain the scope of his investigation and the legal basis for any potential charges.

The letter comes as the Manhattan District Attorney’s office is reportedly preparing to bring criminal charges against Trump, who left office in January. It is unclear what charges the former president may face, but the investigation is reportedly focused on potential financial crimes.

The letter from the House chairmen is the latest in a series of attempts by Republicans to protect Trump from potential criminal charges. It remains to be seen whether their efforts will be successful, but the letter is a clear sign that House Republicans are willing to go to great lengths to protect the former president.