The House Judiciary Committee demanded that the Biden administration explain why a prosecutor working for special counsel Jack Smith visited the West Wing before former President Donald Trump’…
before former President Donald Trump’s indictment for allegedly mishandling classified national security records.
“According to recent reporting, Jay Bratt—a Department of Justice employee and top aide to Special Counsel Jack Smith—met with White House officials multiple times, just weeks before Mr. Smith indicted former President Donald Trump,”“This new information raises serious concerns regarding the potential for a coordinated effort between the Department and the White House to investigate and prosecute President Biden’s political opponents.
The House Judiciary Committee is demanding documents related to Department of Justice attorney attorney Jay Bratt visiting the White House.Jordan wrote that “this letter serves as a formal request to preserve all existing and future records and materials related to Mr. Bratt’s appointments, meetings, and visits.”Bratt visited the White House three times since Biden took office, according to White House visitor logs — including one visit after he joined Smith’s team in November 2022.
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