Controversy Surrounds Trump Prosecutor's Past DNC Ties
Matthew Colangelo, leading the Trump hush money case, previously received payment from the DNC for political consulting.
- Colangelo was paid $12,000 by the Democratic National Committee in 2018 while serving in various government roles.
- Before joining Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s team, Colangelo held a high-ranking position in the Biden Justice Department.
- House Republicans raise concerns of potential bias due to Colangelo's political contributions and past roles.
- The case against Trump includes charges of falsifying business records to conceal payments made during the 2016 campaign.
- Critics argue the prosecution may be politically motivated, impacting the integrity of the judicial process.