The Complexities of Prosecuting Trump: A Political Divide.

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The Complexities of Prosecuting Trump: A Political Divide.
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House Republicans are struggling with how to move forward with their investigation of Manhattan district attorney Alvin L. Bragg, who is bringing criminal charges against former President Donald J. Trump. While Republicans have talked tough about investigating Bragg, they are grappling with legal and institutional concerns about overreach and how to enforce a subpoena in court. The Republicans are more likely to first consider issuing subpoenas to two former Manhattan prosecutors critical of Bragg's initial reluctance to move forward with charges against Trump. However, committee lawyers know that actually getting Bragg to testify is not as simple as firing off a subpoena.

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