An unnamed Democrat in the House of Representatives is reportedly being investigated by the Department of Justice for alleged misuse of government funds.
The House Sergeant at Arms reportedly received the subpoena which was announced aloud on the floor of the chamber on Monday.
“The Honorable, the Speaker, the House of Representatives. Sir, this is to notify you formally pursuant to rule 8 of the rules of the House of Representatives that the Office of the Sergeant at Arms for the House of Representatives has been served with a grand jury subpoena for documents issued by the U.S. Department of Justice,” House Reading Clerk Susan Cole read in a letter from House Sergeant at Arms William P. McFarland.
“After consulting with the Office of General Counsel, I have determined that compliance with the subpoena is consistent with the rights and privileges of the House,” Cole continued.
There have been no statements from House Speaker Mike Johnson nor Democratic leadership on the matter as yet. And while there were no additional details about what the investigation was for, Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News reported on X that the DOJ is ” investigating a House Democrat for allegedly misusing government money meant for personal security.”
“Under House rules, members and staffers are required to disclose when they’ve been subpoenaed and must do so on the House floor. The recipient of the subpoena is then required to state whether they intend to comply with the subpoena,” Washington Examiner reported.
“However, Monday’s subpoena raised eyebrows, as the DOJ did not name the recipient or which office they worked in,” the outlet added.
When the Speaker is notified of a subpoena, the name of the court is always included (example on the left).
This one just says ‘a grand jury subpoena for documents issued by the U.S. Department of Justice.’
Who at DOJ is running a grand jury right now? https://t.co/KI06mIkctC pic.twitter.com/Qjmu4z1Tll
— Jamie Dupree (@jamiedupree) January 29, 2024
The vague news sparked a flurry of speculation on social media.
Naturally, many on the left were hoping it had something to do with former President Donald Trump or the January 6 protest at the Capitol.
Republican J6 co-conspirators about to be served!
— م و ل و ی (@Molvi_Toka) January 29, 2024
The Find Out stage is proving to be better than expected, ya’ll. Grand jury subpoena. Not a trial subpoena. So ongoing investigation and not just documents related to Trump’s criminal trials.
— Bob (@bobtheretired) January 29, 2024
Others just wanted any enlightenment.
Nothing at all anywhere about this, does anyone have any idea what this is about?? Not conjecture, I mean real info?
A Grand Jury subpoena? Which Grand Juries are convened right now, do we know?
— Michael VanDeMar (@mvandemar) January 29, 2024
Federal GJ wants something that the Sgt of Arms has (and the DOJ doesn’t already have.) The Sgt at Arms is charged with maintaining order in the House.
— Jeffrey Evan Gold (@jeffgoldesq) January 29, 2024
Some X users posited their own theories which sparked more speculation.
Ayanna Pressley immediately comes to mind
— American Populist (@USPopulistMan) January 29, 2024
Keep in mind, Rep Scott Perry’s communications seized pursuant to a search warrant in 2022 were JUST finally released to Jack Smith’s office after a prolonged “speech or debate” privilege battle that Perry mostly lost. I wonder if this new subpoena is related. https://t.co/NYmhtXUVoU
— Mueller, She Wrote (@MuellerSheWrote) January 29, 2024
There are many member that should be concerned, right now.
— Begone Toad (@jrfree2023) January 29, 2024
BREAKING: The DOJ is investigating House Democrat Cori Bush for funneling campaign money into personal accounts, the alleged crime presumes funds were used illegally.
— Patrick Webb (@RealPatrickWebb) January 30, 2024
Um…might #DropOutDean be the person the DOJ is investigating? https://t.co/PcTFeQIZLW
— Stabby Spice is stabby. (@StabbyandSpicy) January 30, 2024
And plenty of others thought it was just another big nothingburger.
And just like when Jamaal Bowman pulled the alarm. Nothing will happen.
— Croxxed Out (@FLCons) January 29, 2024
We can assume if it’s a democrat that after a long non investigation no charges will be filed and the statute of limitations will be allowed to expire
— Doc Mingo (@unrepentantpop) January 29, 2024
Can’t believe the government would ever misuse money
I’m shocked!!!
— Thrilla the Gorilla (@ThrillaRilla369) January 29, 2024
All talk in the end they will just say there is no evidence of wrongdoing
— Kenneth Axton (@KennethAxton) January 29, 2024
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