The indictment of Donald Trump left Congressional Republicans outraged. Many, siding with the former president, insist the indictment was politically motivated.
Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan, an ally of Trump, said the panel will examine what he calls Bragg's "pro-crime, anti-victim" policies and what they claim have led to an increase in violent crime for New York City residents.
Goldman insists the Republicans are trying to embarrass and discredit Bragg, despite the fact that arrests are up and most crime in Manhattan is now trending lower."Don't be fooled, the House GOP is coming to the safest big city in America for a political stunt. This hearing won't engage in actual efforts to increase public safety, such as supporting national gun legislation and shutting down the iron pipeline," the statement said. "The Manhattan D.A.
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