Jordan questioned Willis's 'motivations' and echoed Trump's complaints over supposed election interference.
in his letter, claiming that Willis is trying to “criminally prosecute federal officers” who were acting within their “official duties,” and that she is “criminaliz[ing] under Georgia law” Trump’s free speech rights.
Jordan’s remarks appear to be referencing a phone conversation between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in January of 2021, downplaying the former president’sto President Joe Biden. In that conversation, Trump threatened Raffensberger and his lawyer with legal repercussions if they refused to comply.
Trump and his allies have defended the conversation by claiming that he was simply engaging in “free speech.” But Trump’s comments — including his threats against the Georgia official — would not be protected by First Amendment speech arguments under Georgia state law or federal law. Jordan’s recent letter isn’t the first time the chair of the Judiciary Committee has attempted to retrieve documents from investigators. He has also requested documents from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in Trump’s “hush money” payments investigation, and has sent two letters to the special counsel’s office over Smith’s investigations into Trump. In all three instances,
, and other lawmakers in Congress — such as Rep. Ted Lieu , another member of the Judiciary Committee — have denounced Jordan’s actions as illegal.
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