Pennsylvania Democratic Congresswoman Madeleine Dean spoke out against the Republican subpoena of Fannie Willis, the district attorney involved in the investigation of former President Trump's actions during the 2020 election. Congresswoman Dean, a member of the Judiciary Committee, expressed her belief that this subpoena is a misuse of the committee's authority and not within their jurisdiction.
Addressing the concerns raised about how federal and state funds were used by Fannie Willis, Congresswoman Dean emphasized that the Judiciary Committee is not responsible for prosecuting state cases. She criticized the Republican Congressman Jim Jordan for issuing the subpoena, highlighting that he himself has not responded to a subpoena for 631 days.
Congresswoman Dean stressed that the focus on Fannie Willis and her alleged personal relationship should not overshadow the important case regarding the events of the 2020 election. She played a crucial role as an impeachment manager during the second impeachment of President Trump and mentioned that they examined the Georgia case in detail.
While she did not make any specific statements about Fannie Willis stepping aside, Congresswoman Dean strongly expressed her belief that those in positions of power should step aside if they have conflicts of interest. However, she reiterated her main point that Congressman Jordan should have come forward with information regarding the planning of the January 6th insurrection, which occurred 1,100 days ago.
Reflecting on the gravity of the situation, Congresswoman Dean recalled being present in the Capitol during the insurrection and experiencing the fear and chaos firsthand. She emphasized the duty of every American citizen to come forward with any information pertaining to such acts against democracy. Congressman Jordan's failure to respond to his own subpoena, according to Congresswoman Dean, undermines his credibility in issuing a subpoena in this situation.
In conclusion, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean criticized the Republican subpoena of Fannie Willis, stating that it is an inappropriate use of the Judiciary Committee's authority. She called out Congressman Jordan for not responding to his own subpoena and accused him of attempting to distract from the alleged wrongdoing of former President Trump. Congresswoman Dean expressed her hope that the focus would remain on the important case concerning the 2020 election and urged those involved to act in the best interest of justice.
