House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) intensified his scrutiny of the Justice Department by formally requesting testimony from prosecutors involved in overseeing federal cases against President Donald Trump.
Politico reported Tuesday that Jordan specifically called upon Attorney General Pam Bondi to assist in arranging testimony from two Justice Department staffers—one current and one former—who previously worked under special counsel Jack Smith. Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to manage Trump-related legal matters.
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In his request, Jordan emphasized the necessity of cooperation from the Department, asserting, “Fulfilling our oversight is critical to ensuring that the Committee can appropriately consider legislative reforms to improve the rule of law and address potential conflicts of interest.” Further elaborating on his rationale, Jordan expressed dissatisfaction with the Justice Department’s previous cooperation.
“Fulfilling our oversight is critical to ensuring that the Committee can appropriately consider legislative reforms to improve the rule of law and address potential conflicts of interest,” he argued. He also accused the Biden-Harris DOJ of limiting the scope of past congressional inquiries, stating they had “dictated unilateral and severe scope limitations on our fact-finding and directed Department witnesses appearing before the Committee to not answer questions on the vast majority of topics.”
Jordan additionally requested a second appearance by federal prosecutor David Weiss, who oversaw the investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden. Jordan believes unresolved questions remain following Weiss’s initial testimony.
The request for testimony from prosecutors linked to special counsel Jack Smith is particularly notable, as Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to independently manage investigations into Trump. Jordan wrote explicitly to Bondi: “We respectfully request the Department’s cooperation with this matter,” underscoring the critical nature of the testimony to the Judiciary Committee’s investigation.
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This development aligns with broader moves by House Republicans, who have indicated intentions to utilize their oversight powers aggressively. The inquiry aligns closely with Trump’s recent public remarks, in which he openly criticized prosecutors and signaled his desire for retaliation against individuals he claims unfairly targeted him.
Speaking before the DOJ last week, Trump explicitly detailed plans for “payback” against federal prosecutors involved in cases against him, echoing themes previously articulated by Republican lawmakers. Jordan’s actions underline the contentious political climate surrounding ongoing investigations into high-profile political figures, reflecting mounting tensions between Republicans and the Biden administration.
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