House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan is calling prosecutors who oversaw the criminal investigation into Donald Trump to testify before his committee — the latest chapter in congressional Republicans’ campaign to target government officials who investigated the president.
Request for Testimony
Jordan asked Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday for her department’s cooperation in the testimony of Justice Department staffer Thomas Windom and former staffer J.P. Cooney, both of whom worked with former special counsel Jack Smith on the criminal investigations into Trump in between his terms in the White House.
Focus on Transparency
Trump has repeatedly indicated he intends to seek retribution against his critics, particularly those in federal law enforcement, and House Republicans like Jordan have suggested they will leverage their power to investigate his perceived enemies.
Importance of Testimony
“Their testimony is vital to our investigation into how the Biden-Harris Administration weaponized the Justice Department for political purposes and misused federal law-enforcement resources,” Jordan said in his letter to Bondi.
A Justice Department spokesperson confirmed that it had received the letter but declined to comment any further.
Call for Accountability
Jordan is also asking special counsel David Weiss, who helmed the cases against former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, to testify a second time before his committee.
Seeking Oversight
“Rather than working collaboratively with us, the Biden-Harris DOJ 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 alleged.
Expanded Investigations
Jordan is also asking for testimony from Mack Jenkins, a former Justice Department employee in California, and other DOJ officials from various states.
Conclusion
The committee chair wants to ensure transparency and accountability in the handling of legal cases involving notable figures.
