GOP Congressman Seeks to Cut Federal Funding For Candidate Prosecutions

Rep. Andrew Clyde wants to stop federal funding for prosecuting political figures before elections.

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) (L) talks to Rep.-elect Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) in the House Chamber during the third day of elections for Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on Jan. 5, 2023. Win McNamee/Getty Images

Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) wants to stop federal money being used for the prosecution of major presidential candidates before elections—such as former President Donald Trump.

To prevent the funds being used Mr. Clyde—a new, conservative member of the House Appropriations Committee—is working on two amendments to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2024.