In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, revealed his proposal for an appropriations package aimed at defunding the "lawfare activities" of state and federal prosecutors involved in politically sensitive investigations. Jordan specifically pointed out Special Counsel Jack Smith, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as targets for defunding.

The proposed package comes in the wake of former President Donald Trump's conviction on all 34 counts of falsifying business records, which stemmed from charges brought by Bragg. Trump is also facing potential charges related to the January 6 investigation led by Smith, as well as charges from Smith's classified records case and charges brought by Willis in Georgia.

Jordan sent his proposal to House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., on Monday, and Fox News Digital obtained both the letter and the proposal. In his letter, Jordan emphasized the Committee on the Judiciary's efforts to protect Americans' fundamental freedoms through oversight over the Biden Administration.

Last year, Jordan played a role in implementing reforms through the appropriations process, including proposals to prevent funding of politically sensitive investigations, protect whistleblowers against retaliation, and prohibit taxpayer funds from being used for radical regulations and disastrous Biden immigration policies. Jordan aims to build on these efforts in the fiscal year 2025 appropriations package.

Throughout the year, Jordan had conducted oversight on what he described as "the troubling rise in politicized prosecutions and the use of abusive 'lawfare' tactics to target political opponents." He recommended that the 2025 fiscal year appropriations package include language to eliminate federal funding for state prosecutors or state attorneys general involved in lawfare and to zero out federal funding for federal prosecutors engaged in such abuse.

Of note, the House Judiciary has already passed bills addressing politicized prosecutions, such as the "No More Political Prosecutions Act" and the "Forfeiture Funds Expenditure Transparency Act," which could potentially help address these concerns.

Jordan cited specific instances to support his claims, referencing Bragg's campaign promise to "get Trump" and subsequent indictment after Trump announced his candidacy. He also mentioned Willis initiating an investigation into 2020 election interference in Fulton County, but not taking any action until after Trump's announcement. Additionally, Jordan highlighted that Smith was appointed as special counsel just three days after Trump announced his presidential run.

The purpose of Jordan's proposal is to defund what he perceives as "lawfare activities." It is important to note that Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges resulting from the investigations led by Bragg, Smith, and Willis.

Moreover, Jordan suggested to Chairman Cole that Congress focus on reining in abusive federal law enforcement agencies. He recommended tying FBI funding to specific policy changes, such as requiring the recording of interviews, to promote accountability and transparency within the agency. On immigration, Jordan proposed prohibiting taxpayer funds from supporting the Biden administration's "open-border immigration policies."

Furthermore, Jordan sought to protect freedom of speech online by prohibiting the use of taxpayer funds for online censorship or classifying speech as "mis-, dis-, or mal-information." He also called for the elimination of taxpayer dollars proposed for the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CIA) Foreign Influence Operations and Disinformation office, the Global Engagement Center, and other entities engaged in speech suppression.

Lastly, Jordan's proposal included language to ensure that federal grant dollars are not awarded to jurisdictions that choose to defund their police as a response to the rising crime in urban American cities.

In conclusion, Chairman Jim Jordan's proposal aims to defund politically sensitive investigations conducted by state and federal prosecutors. The proposal seeks to address concerns over politicized prosecutions and lawfare tactics. Jordan's efforts to implement reforms and prioritize oversight have manifested in suggested priorities for the fiscal year 2025 appropriations bills. The proposed package covers a wide range of issues, including federal law enforcement agencies, immigration policies, freedom of speech online, and support for police departments across the nation.