GOP lawmakers launch investigation of New York DA

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In his Thursday evening statement, Mr. Trump also took aim at New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who secured the indictment, as well as President Joe Biden.

“Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, who was hand-picked and funded by (billionaire Democratic donor) George Soros, is a disgrace,” he said. “Rather than stopping the unprecedented crime wave taking over New York City, he’s doing Joe Biden’s dirty work, ignoring the murders and burglaries and assaults he should be focused on. This is how Bragg spends his time! I believe this Witch-Hunt will backfire massively on Joe Biden.”

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., said that District Attorney Bragg