"Manhattan DA's Progressive Policies Draw Criticism, as Legal Battle with Trump Heats Up

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The legal battle between Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and former President Donald Trump has been heating up, as Bragg has been pushing progressive policies that Trump perceives as biased against him. Trump has a history of attacking those who investigate him, and Bragg has become a convenient target for him.

Despite Trump’s claims, Bragg remains determined to pursue justice and uphold the law. He has taken on numerous high-profile cases, including the prosecution of the Trump Organization for alleged tax fraud and other financial crimes.

However, some Republicans are criticizing Bragg and his policies. Senator Jim Risch, the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, recently questioned the timing of the release of a report related to the Afghanistan withdrawal, which coincided with Good Friday and Easter weekend. Risch accused the report of being a “clear attempt to bury the news.”

Risch also argued that the Afghanistan withdrawal had emboldened America’s adversaries, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping. He cited Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the Middle East partners’ outreach to Beijing, and Xi’s increased threats to Taiwan as examples of the fallout from the Afghanistan withdrawal.

Mike Rogers, the chair of the House Armed Services Committee, also criticized the Biden administration’s assessment of the Afghanistan withdrawal, calling it a “spineless piece of fiction.” Rogers placed the blame squarely on President Biden, arguing that he needs to take responsibility for the tragedy that occurred.

Despite these criticisms, Bragg remains committed to upholding the law and pursuing justice, regardless of political pressure or attacks from powerful figures like Trump. His progressive policies may continue to draw criticism, but Bragg is determined to use the full extent of his office to hold those who break the law accountable.