Rep. Jordan to question former prosecutor about Trump book.

Rep. Jim Jordan to Grill Prosecutor-Turned-Author Mark Pomerantz on Trump Probe

What You Need to Know:

On May 12, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and the House Judiciary Committee will question prosecutor-turned-author Mark Pomerantz about the New York criminal probe of former President Donald Trump. Pomerantz published a 287-page exposé earlier this year, which Jordan’s committee is likely to reference during the hearing. However, there are still unknowns about what action the committee might take afterward and what ethical or legal ramifications Pomerantz himself might face.

What’s at Stake:

Jordan’s committee is investigating whether a Democrat-led office was politically motivated in pursuing charges against the Republican former president. The committee is also considering legislation to block local and state authorities from targeting current or former presidents. Instead, such cases would be handled in federal courts, which is what Trump’s legal team argues should happen with his case.

The Dual Role of the DA’s Office:

In a somewhat strange twist, a representative of District Attorney (DA) Alvin Bragg’s office will sit alongside Pomerantz during the hearing. The DA’s office could also be seeking legal or disciplinary action against Pomerantz because of his book. While this might appear odd, the General Counsel is likely there to protect DA Bragg’s privileges, and not Mr. Pomerantz, according to New York white-collar crime lawyer Michael Scotto.

Advice for Jordan’s Committee:

David Zuckerman, a contributor to the American Thinker, says Jordan’s committee should focus its examination of Pomerantz on concerns that prosecutors abuse their power when they use “personal animosity as the guiding force of prosecutions.” He said the committee should consider the words of Robert Jackson, a former U.S. attorney general, who later became a Supreme Court justice. A prosecutor’s “most dangerous” power is his authority to “pick people that he thinks he should get, rather than pick cases that need to be prosecuted,” Jackson said.

Pomerantz’s Book Spawned Concerns:

Published three months ago, “People vs. Donald Trump” traces the tortured path that the Trump investigation took during 2021-22. During that time, Pomerantz served as an unpaid special assistant district attorney. According to his book, he brought focus and order to a chaotic, disorganized investigation. However, Pomerantz may have run afoul of attorney ethical rules or even a New York law by publishing revelations about the Trump probe. Scotto and others say that Pomerantz’s book could have ethical and legal ramifications.

Conclusion:

The hearing on May 12 will be a crucial moment in the ongoing investigation of former President Donald Trump. It remains to be seen what Pomerantz will say and what action Jordan’s committee might take afterward. However, one thing is clear: the stakes are high, and the outcome of this hearing could have far-reaching consequences.