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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.

Overview

  • 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.