House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan has formally requested a series of documents from the DOJ concerning Matthew Colangelo, a former DOJ official now involved in prosecuting former President Trump in Manhattan.
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House Judiciary Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan has issued a request to Attorney General Merrick Garland for documents and communications linked to Matthew Colangelo, a key figure in the ongoing Manhattan criminal case against former President Donald Trump. This request aims to scrutinize Colangelo’s previous role at the Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) and his subsequent move to the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.The Daily Caller obtained a copy of the letter prior to its dispatch, which detailed Jordan’s demand for various records from Colangelo’s time at the DOJ, spanning from January 2021 to December 2022. These include communications related to Trump or his organization, and specifics of Colangelo’s hiring, employment, and termination.
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Colangelo, who previously served as acting associate attorney general, joined the Manhattan District Attorney’s office as senior counsel in December 2022. His departure from the DOJ to participate in the Trump prosecution, particularly during ongoing investigations related to a payment to Stormy Daniels, has raised questions regarding the political motivations behind his move.
Rep. Jordan, in his letter, emphasized that his committee is investigating what he describes as politically motivated prosecutions by state and local officials. He expressed concerns that such actions represent an unprecedented abuse of prosecutorial authority, particularly the indictment of a former President and current leading presidential candidate.
Jordan’s request extends to any interactions between Colangelo and various legal bodies, including the New York County District Attorney’s Office and the New York Attorney General’s Office, concerning President Trump. The requested documents also pertain to Michael Cohen’s conviction in related cases.
The request for these documents is set against a backdrop of increasing political tension and scrutiny over the roles that former government officials may play in significant legal actions against political figures. Jordan has set a deadline for the DOJ’s response by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on May 14.
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