In a recent development, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has agreed to testify before a Republican-controlled congressional subcommittee, as requested by House Judiciary Committee chairman, U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan. However, it is likely that Bragg's testimony will take place after former President Donald Trump's sentencing in July.

The request for Bragg's testimony came in late May, following Trump's conviction in a hush money trial, with Jordan accusing the district attorney of conducting a "political prosecution." Bragg's general counsel, Leslie Dubeck, responded stating that the prosecutor's office is committed to voluntary cooperation, including making Bragg available to testify at an agreed-upon date.

However, the date proposed by Jordan presented scheduling conflicts. Additionally, Bragg's office indicated that participating in a public hearing at this time could potentially be detrimental to ongoing efforts in the Trump prosecution, which is yet to be concluded. Trump, convicted of falsifying records to cover up hush money payments during the 2016 presidential campaign, is scheduled to be sentenced on July 11.

The district attorney's office has requested an opportunity to discuss an alternative date with the subcommittee and seek clarity on the scope and purpose of the proposed hearing. Jordan has also asked for 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 evaluate the propriety of allowing an assistant district attorney to testify publicly about an ongoing prosecution.

It is worth noting that Jordan has previously advocated for withholding federal funding from entities involved in prosecuting former presidents, accusing them of "weaponizing the federal government." Interestingly, the House Judiciary Committee had previously obtained a deposition from former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz over Bragg's objections, although the deposition provided limited information due to Pomerantz's concerns about disclosing secret grand jury testimony.

As this situation unfolds, it remains to be seen when Bragg's testimony will occur and what impact it may have on the congressional subcommittee's proceedings.