US Top Republican Jordan Urges Congress to Cut Funding for Anti-Trump Prosecutors

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, representing Ohio, has unveiled a proposal to defund what he terms “lawfare activities” carried out by select state and federal prosecutors engaged in politically sensitive investigations.

Rep. Jim Jordan, the House Judiciary Committee chairman, leaves the Republican caucus meeting at the Capitol on October 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

This proposal’s notable targets include Special Counsel Jack Smith, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

The proposal follows the recent conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records, an outcome of charges brought forth by Bragg.

Jordan’s proposal, sent to House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, outlines a strategy to curtail what he sees as politicized prosecutions and abusive tactics within the legal system.

He emphasizes the importance of protecting fundamental freedoms and cites past efforts to reform the appropriations process, including measures to prevent funding for politically sensitive investigations and safeguard whistleblowers.

In his proposal for the fiscal year 2025 appropriations package, Jordan recommends language that would eliminate federal funding for state and federal prosecutors involved in “lawfare” activities. He also highlights bills passed by the House Judiciary, such as the “No More Political Prosecutions Act” and the “Forfeiture Funds Expenditure Transparency Act,” as potential tools to combat such abuses.

District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks during a March 7, 2024, news conference in Manhattan. (Barry Williams/New York Daily News/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Jordan underscores the need to address what he perceives as politically motivated investigations, pointing to specific cases involving Bragg, Willis, and Smith.

Donald Trump and Jack Smith (Getty Images)

Jordan’s proposal extends beyond defunding legal activities; it also addresses concerns regarding federal law enforcement agencies, immigration policies, and freedom of speech online. He recommends measures to rein in abusive practices within agencies like the FBI and advocates for prohibiting taxpayer funds from supporting “open-border immigration policies” and online censorship efforts. Additionally, Jordan calls for eliminating taxpayer dollars allocated to entities engaged in speech suppression.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis during a hearing in the case of the State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump at the Fulton County Courthouse on March 1, 2024, in Atlanta. (Alex Slitz-Pool/Getty Images)

As part of his proposal, Jordan suggests language to ensure federal grant dollars are not awarded to jurisdictions that defund their police, aiming to address rising crime rates in urban areas. He emphasizes the need for continued oversight and legislative efforts to prevent the weaponization of the federal government. Fox News Digital reached out to the offices of Smith, Bragg, and Willis for comment on Jordan’s proposal.