GOP considers laws to shield presidents from politically motivated probes and potential indictments.
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Top House Republicans are considering legislation to protect current and former presidents from "politically motivated prosecutions" in response to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's investigation into former President Trump. The letter is the latest volley in their back-and-forth with Bragg, who has refused to comply with their request for records related to his probe. Republicans have attempted to paint Bragg's actions as an abuse of prosecutorial authority.
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