As we explained the last time Jordan attempted to intrude, Congress can't use its investigative power to engage in law enforcement.
The Constitution gives no express power to our national legislature to engage in investigations.
But it has been understood since the very first Congress that the legislative body has such implied powers within Article I.
Willis has every reason to believe any of these sensitive matters could be leaked to Trump or the public.
During his presidency, Trump and his allies, including Jordan, loudly insisted on those limitations.
For example, when Congress tried to obtain Trump’s tax and financial records, Jordan proclaimed it “an unprecedented abuse of the committee’s subpoena authority.”.
If it comes to litigation, the courts will see through Jordan’s efforts for the distracting and partisan political theatrics they are. »
