I know people criticize Jordan and other members of Congress because they are all talk which is often true. But Jordan and Co. have limited power, and he and Comer are doing what they can to drip drip drip information into the mainstream consciousness. The tediousness of that effort is often unsung, but it is really important. They are fighting the information war as best they can IMO. Nunes did his part for sure in his time there as well.
By sending this letter out to Jack Smith's office, I see it as development that echoes congressman Matt Gaetz's plan. Gaetz has presented a number of strategies for how he and other Trump allies could protect the former president as he faces dozens of federal indictment charges. For example, he suggested that Republicans subpoena Smith to appear before the House Judiciary Committee, noting that if Smith refused to do so, he could be held in criminal contempt of Congress. House Judiciary chairman Jim Jordan's letter to special counsel Jack Smith may be the start of this action. Will Jack Smith provide the requested communications by September 21st? There is also the subpoena to Fulton County DA Fani Willis requesting all communications with the Biden Administration, special counsel, and DOJ. Rep. Jim Jordan has already subpoenaed former Manhattan prosecutor Mark Pomerantz to appear before the Congressional Judiciary. Despite Pomerantz repeatedly invoking the 5th Amendment not to answer questions, many tidbits may have been learned from Pomerantz's appearance under oath and what has already been gleaned from his book.
"Although I have written and spoken publicly about the Trump investigation, I did so before any criminal charges were brought against Mr. Trump,” Pomerantz said in his statement to the Judiciary Committee. “Now that a grand jury has indicted him, the circumstances have changed." -- former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz.
Recently, Gaetz suggested that Congress vote to “defund” the special counsel’s office, limiting additional actions that Smith could take against the former president. IMHO, if SC Jack Smith refuses to respond in good faith by the September 21 deadline, Jordan can invoke a 'contempt of Congress' violation against Smith. Furthermore, Gaetz's suggestion of 'defunding' Jack Smith would be accordingly an option the Judiciary Committee should take.
Ultimately, these actions would lead up to bringing DJT in as a witness. As Matt Gaetz stated, "Afterwards, you can actually bring President Trump in to give testimony to the Congress and, in doing so, immunize him."
I know people criticize Jordan and other members of Congress because they are all talk which is often true. But Jordan and Co. have limited power, and he and Comer are doing what they can to drip drip drip information into the mainstream consciousness. The tediousness of that effort is often unsung, but it is really important. They are fighting the information war as best they can IMO. Nunes did his part for sure in his time there as well.
Good point, and I get tired of hearing about the "strongly worded letter." I am very excited about what the Freedom Caucus is doing.
Two can play at this little game!
Hit back. I love it.
By sending this letter out to Jack Smith's office, I see it as development that echoes congressman Matt Gaetz's plan. Gaetz has presented a number of strategies for how he and other Trump allies could protect the former president as he faces dozens of federal indictment charges. For example, he suggested that Republicans subpoena Smith to appear before the House Judiciary Committee, noting that if Smith refused to do so, he could be held in criminal contempt of Congress. House Judiciary chairman Jim Jordan's letter to special counsel Jack Smith may be the start of this action. Will Jack Smith provide the requested communications by September 21st? There is also the subpoena to Fulton County DA Fani Willis requesting all communications with the Biden Administration, special counsel, and DOJ. Rep. Jim Jordan has already subpoenaed former Manhattan prosecutor Mark Pomerantz to appear before the Congressional Judiciary. Despite Pomerantz repeatedly invoking the 5th Amendment not to answer questions, many tidbits may have been learned from Pomerantz's appearance under oath and what has already been gleaned from his book.
If my memory serves me right, back in March 2023, Jim Jordan, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, and House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil sent a letter to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg demanding communications, documents, and testimony relating to Bragg's communication with the DOj, its component entities, or other federal law enforcement agencies referring or relating to your office’s investigation of President Donald Trump. The deadline was not later than 10:00 a.m. on March 23, 2023. This letter is similar to the letter recently sent to DA Fanni Willis.
Recently, Gaetz suggested that Congress vote to “defund” the special counsel’s office, limiting additional actions that Smith could take against the former president. IMHO, if SC Jack Smith refuses to respond in good faith by the September 21 deadline, Jordan can invoke a 'contempt of Congress' violation against Smith. Furthermore, Gaetz's suggestion of 'defunding' Jack Smith would be accordingly an option the Judiciary Committee should take.
Ultimately, these actions would lead up to bringing DJT in as a witness. As Matt Gaetz stated, "Afterwards, you can actually bring President Trump in to give testimony to the Congress and, in doing so, immunize him."
Do you see how this could be playing out?
Wow, another Jordan letter. I bet they’re scared now.
I'm tingly...
Jordan = Trey Gowdy