Trump's House allies pressure Mike Johnson on criminal prosecution bill
Briefly

Conservatives seek a bill enabling ex-presidents to transfer state cases to federal courts, impacting Trump amidst his New York conviction. Republicans plan DOJ oversight and defense strategies against investigations.
Key Republicans propose defunding state prosecutors and federal investigations on Trump, seeking Supreme Court intervention and pledging to hinder post-conviction actions. The legislation could influence Trump's future legal proceedings.
The bill, supported by GOP, allows moving Trump's Georgia case to federal court, potentially allowing for self-pardon if re-elected. Johnson's recent backing of the measure before becoming Speaker could pose a dilemma for moderate Republicans.
Potential floor vote puts pressure on moderate Republicans to balance loyalty to Trump against district appeal, highlighting the complicated political landscape within the GOP.
Read at Axios
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