The wife of a former Biden Department of Justice official, Anne K. Small, who is currently working as a top prosecutor with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office, has donated thousands of dollars supporting President Biden’s 2020 campaign. Small has a strong political background, having supported Obama’s successful 2008 campaign and donating to other Democratic candidates in the past. She has held various positions within the Obama administration, including at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and as General Counsel of the SEC. Small has also been serving on the board of directors at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, a left-wing group vocal against former President Trump.
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund, where Small serves on the board, filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court calling for the disqualification of Trump from running for president based on the 14th Amendment. The group has taken a strong stance against Trump’s eligibility to run for office, citing his involvement in the events of January 6th, 2021. Small’s involvement with this group reflects her alignment with progressive causes and her opposition to the former President. The NAACP Legal Defense Fund President and Director-Counsel, Janai Nelson, expressed disappointment over a Supreme Court decision that favored Trump, accusing the court of judicial overreach and activism.
In addition to Small, another prosecutor from Bragg’s office, Susan Hoffinger, has donated to President Biden’s campaign in 2020, as well as to other Democratic politicians and organizations over the years. Hoffinger has made contributions to ActBlue, an online fundraising platform for Democratic candidates and progressive causes. Republican Rep. Lance Gooden of Texas has raised concerns about the perceived partisanship within the Department of Justice under President Biden, specifically pointing to personnel ties between current prosecutors and the Democratic Party. Gooden has demanded answers about these relationships and their impact on Trump’s criminal trial.
Matthew Colangelo, Small’s husband and another prosecutor with Bragg’s office, has also been linked to the Democratic Party through consulting payments from the DNC and donations to Democratic candidates. Colangelo served in various roles during the Obama administration and has connections to prominent Democratic figures, including Biden’s White House chief of staff, Jeff Zients. Colangelo’s ties to the Obama administration and the DNC underscore the close relationship between key officials in Bragg’s office and the Democratic Party. This has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and political bias in cases involving former President Trump.
The involvement of Small, Colangelo, and Hoffinger in top prosecutor roles with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office has raised questions about the potential impact of their political affiliations on cases involving former President Trump. Critics have highlighted the close ties between these prosecutors and the Democratic Party, suggesting that this could lead to a biased approach in legal proceedings. Republican lawmakers have called for transparency and accountability regarding these relationships, expressing concerns about the perceived partisanship within the Department of Justice under the Biden administration. The ongoing scrutiny of these prosecutors’ ties to the Democratic Party reflects broader concerns about political influence in the criminal justice system.
As the investigation into former President Trump continues, the involvement of prosecutors with significant ties to the Democratic Party has become a focal point for critics and lawmakers alike. The donations, political affiliations, and professional connections of individuals like Small, Colangelo, and Hoffinger have raised questions about the impartiality and fairness of legal proceedings involving high-profile political figures. The intersection of politics and law enforcement in cases like Trump’s criminal trial underscores the importance of maintaining independence and integrity within the justice system. The ongoing debate over the potential impact of prosecutors’ political ties on legal decisions points to broader concerns about the role of partisanship in shaping the administration of justice in the United States.
