After less than two months in office it is reported that New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg has overridden the judgment of his senior staff and decided not to pursue the pending criminal investigation against the Trump organization and Mr. Trump. Two Assistant DAs heading the investigation, each of whom have been involved for many months and have special expertise in such matters, reportedly have resigned in protest.
While one should not make judgments from afar and without knowing all of the facts, the decision by Mr. Bragg is startling and seems to fly in the face of mounting evidence that Trump and his company criminally gamed the system to reduce taxes and obtain bank loans.
The Manhattan DA’s office has long had a reputation for excellence and non-partisanship. If that reputation is to be preserved Mr. Bragg must speedily, and convincingly, explain the basis for his decision.
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