Jim Jordan has issued a subpoena to the company that employs the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing Trump's hush money trial. The House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Weaponization of the Federal Government is seeking communications between the company, Authentic Campaigns, and Merchan. CEO Mike Nellis has been asked to sit for a deposition and provide a sworn affidavit that there were no communications between the company and Merchan. Nellis previously denied any dealings with Merchan and criticized the subpoena as an intimidation tactic. The company has been accused of being linked to Trump's fraud trial, which Nellis vehemently denies.

Merchan's daughter, Loren, has faced criticism due to her work on campaigns for top Democrats, leading to calls for her father to recuse himself from the case. However, Merchan has rejected multiple recusal requests from Trump, citing no conflict of interest. Trump is prohibited from making public comments about the Merchan family, but investigations into those handling his case continue. Trump was convicted on 34 counts related to hush money payment made by Michael Cohen to a porn actor before the 2016 election. Trump denies any wrongdoing and is set to be sentenced in September, pending a ruling on presidential immunity.

Jordan's inquiries have targeted those prosecuting Trump, including investigations into judges and district attorneys involved in the case. The battle between the House Judiciary Committee and Authentic Campaigns continues, with accusations of intimidation and baseless conspiracies. Judge Merchan remains firm in his decision not to recuse himself from the case, despite ongoing scrutiny and attempts to discredit him. The outcome of Trump's hush money trial remains uncertain, with legal battles and investigations ongoing.