The move prompted Republicans in Congress to interfere with the course of justice
Manhattan prosecutors say Donald Trump has misled people to expect he would be arrested, prompting Republicans in Congress to interfere with the course of justice.
A probe is currently under way into his alleged hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.
On Saturday, the former President said he would be arrested on Tuesday.
This saw three Republicans launching an offensive against the District Attorney, who is a Democrat.
They accused him of abusing authority, while also seeking communications, documents and testimony.
A grand jury hearing evidence in the Stormy Daniels case is yet to issue an arrest warrant for Trump.
The attorney’s office has since sent the committee chairmen a letter.
It says the lawmakers’ accusations “only came after Donald Trump created a false expectation he would be arrested”.
It also confirms the attorney’s office is “investigating allegations that Donald Trump engaged in violations of New York State penal law.”
If indicted, Trump would be the first U.S. President to face criminal charges.
