Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has advised Nathan Wade, her former prosecutor and ex-lover, to avoid answering questions in a House Judiciary Committee investigation. Wade is scheduled to testify regarding his work in Willis’s office, particularly in the case against President Donald Trump for alleged election interference.
In a letter to Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Willis expressed concern that Wade’s testimony could reveal confidential information protected by legal privileges. Wade was heavily involved in Trump’s case, which has faced numerous legal challenges.
The House Judiciary Committee is investigating whether Willis misused over $14.6 million in Department of Justice grant funds, raising concerns about whether the money was used to prosecute Trump. Wade’s involvement in this high-profile case has drawn significant attention.
Wade resigned from the Trump case earlier this year after a court ruling highlighted an “appearance of impropriety” due to his relationship with Willis. While the judge found no actual conflict, the relationship has raised further questions about the integrity of the prosecution.
Trump’s legal team continues to argue that the case is politically motivated, accusing Willis of using the legal system to prevent Trump from running for office again. The committee’s investigation is ongoing, with a focus on whether Willis’s office engaged in misconduct.