House GOP holds hearing in New York on crime after Trump indictment | USA TODAY

The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing in New York City on crime rates after former President Donald Trump was indicted on fraud charges.

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The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Monday in Manhattan to highlight what they claim is rampant crime in New York City. But Democrats say the hearing's real purpose is to interfere with the Manhattan district attorney after former President Donald Trump's indictment.

"We're here today in Lower Manhattan for one reason and one reason only: The chairman is doing the bidding for Donald Trump," said Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., the whose district includes Manhattan.

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