In a recent development, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has agreed to testify before a Republican-controlled congressional subcommittee. However, Bragg's testimony is likely to be delayed until after former President Donald Trump's sentencing, which is scheduled for July.

The request for Bragg's testimony came from U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. Jordan accused Bragg of conducting a "political prosecution" in Trump's hush money trial and requested his presence at a hearing on June 13.

Responding to Jordan's request, Leslie Dubeck, the general counsel for the Manhattan district attorney's office, expressed their commitment to voluntary cooperation. The reply letter stated that Bragg, a Democrat, would be available to testify on an agreed-upon date. However, the proposed hearing date presented scheduling conflicts.

The letter also emphasized that the Trump prosecution is not yet concluded, as the former president has been convicted of falsifying records to cover up hush money paid during the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump's sentencing is scheduled for July 11, and before then, prosecutors will provide recommendations to the judge regarding the appropriate punishment.

"The trial court and reviewing appellate courts have issued numerous orders for the purpose of protecting the fair administration of justice in People v. Trump, and to participate in a public hearing at this time would be potentially detrimental to those efforts," the letter stated, explaining the reasons behind the postponement.

Bragg's office has requested an opportunity to discuss an alternative date with the subcommittee and gather more information regarding the scope and purpose of the proposed hearing.

In addition to Alvin Bragg's testimony, Jim Jordan has also requested testimony from Matthew Colangelo, one of the lead prosecutors in the Trump case. Bragg's office did not rule out Colangelo's testimony but mentioned that they would assess the propriety of allowing an assistant district attorney to publicly testify about an ongoing prosecution.

Notably, Jordan, an Ohio Republican, has proposed withholding federal funding from any entity involved in prosecuting a former president, and he has consistently voiced his concerns about the "weaponization of the federal government."

This congressional hearing holds significance as it will shed light on the allegations made against Alvin Bragg in his handling of the Trump case. The House Judiciary Committee has previously obtained a deposition from Mark Pomerantz, another former prosecutor in the Trump case, despite initial objections from Bragg. However, Pomerantz's deposition revealed limited information, with self-imposed restrictions due to potential criminal prosecution for disclosing secret grand jury testimony.