House Republicans are setting up camp in New York City to hold a hearing on local crime, a move Democrats have lambasted as a 'political stunt.'
in Times Square; as well as Madeline Brame and Jennifer Harrison, two women impacted by violent crime who've become advocates for victims rights in New York. Harrison recently told Fox News that crime victims are "distraught" over Bragg's leadership.
Bragg's record as district attorney is a frequent target of Republicans, but the issue intensified in recent weeks over his prosecution of Trump. Jordan in particular has emerged as one of Bragg's biggest foes on Capitol Hill as he leads a congressional probe into Bragg's investigation of Trump.Left: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster; Right: Kena Betancur/Getty Images
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, during a recent press conference, said the House GOP's field hearing made "no sense."
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