House Hearing Led by ⁣Jim Jordan Defends Trump in Manhattan

Updated June⁤ 18, 2025

The House Judiciary Committee, helmed ⁤by Republican⁤ Rep. Jim‍ Jordan, is holding a field hearing in New York City.⁤ The ⁤hearing, scheduled for Monday, is titled “Victims of Violent Crime ‍in Manhattan.”

According to a committee statement, the hearing will examine Manhattan District⁤ Attorney ⁤Alvin Bragg’s policies, which the committee claims have fueled a rise in violent crime, creating a dangerous surroundings for city residents. However, critics ⁣argue the hearing is a political maneuver to shield former President Donald trump.

Bragg’s office responded, dismissing ‍Jordan’s⁢ hearing as a “political stunt.” They cited New york Police Department data ‍indicating a decrease in Manhattan crime,including murders,burglaries,and ⁢robberies,through April 2 compared to the same period last year.

Critics contend ⁣that ‍the hearing is not about curbing crime but about defending⁤ Trump, who faces 34 felony counts in Manhattan. Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges ‍related to a hush-money payment to an adult film⁣ actress. He is also under criminal examination in other jurisdictions.

What’s next

The House Judiciary Committee is expected to proceed with the hearing despite the controversy. The focus will likely remain on ‍crime rates in Manhattan and the policies of District Attorney Alvin Bragg,with potential implications for Donald Trump’s legal situation.