Show-Me State Times

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called upon the Biden Administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) to release any communications related to the investigation or prosecutions of President Trump. The request includes documents, calendar appointments, meeting minutes and agendas involving the DOJ and the offices of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, New York Attorney General Leticia James, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Bailey stated, "Thanks to evidence that has come to light, my office has reason to believe Biden’s corrupt Department of Justice is the headquarters of the illicit prosecutions against President Trump. That’s why we’re demanding the DOJ turn over documents that we believe will expose these political prosecutions for what they are: a witch hunt."

The Missouri Attorney General pointed out in his request for documents that "The investigations and subsequent prosecutions of former President Donald J. Trump appear to have been conducted in coordination with the United States Department of Justice." He further elaborated on this by mentioning Matthew Colangelo's move from being the third-highest ranking member of the DOJ to Manhattan District Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted Trump in December 2022's 'hush money' trial.

Furthermore, Bailey cited Alvin Bragg's collaboration with New York Attorney General Letitia James in civil litigation against Trump as evidence of coordination. He highlighted Bragg's campaign promises where he pledged to target Trump if elected and focus on high-profile probes into former President Donald J. Trump’s business practices after winning election.

Bailey also expressed concern over the timing of charges brought against Trump following his declaration for presidency candidacy. He stated, "Given the timing (Bragg charged Trump only after Trump declared his candidacy for President), the transparent weakness of the charges, and the effect the charges have in keeping Trump off the campaign trail, there is substantial reason to suspect the Biden administration has coordinated with Bragg and others to bring prosecutions against Trump."

In conclusion, Bailey emphasized the importance of transparency for Missouri voters participating in the 2024 presidential election. He stated, "In order to protect the rights of all Missouri voters who plan to participate in the 2024 presidential election, the State of Missouri has the right to know to what extent the prosecutions of a prominent presidential candidate are being coordinated by the federal government, which is currently run by President Trump’s principal political opponent."

The request for documents can be accessed here.