Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has refuted claims that the prosecution of Donald Trump for election interference has been delayed due to her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. In an interview with CNN, Willis asserted that the case has not been hindered and stated, “I don’t feel like we have been slowed down at all. I think there are efforts to slow down the train, but the train is coming.”
Trump, who faces four felony indictments, including federal and state charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, has been fighting to delay and dismiss the cases. He argues that political opponents are unfairly targeting him. Meanwhile, defense attorneys have been raising concerns about Willis’ handling of the prosecution, particularly regarding her relationship with Wade.
Recently, a Georgia judge allowed Trump’s codefendants’ attorneys to appeal a ruling that permitted Willis to remain on the case after Wade’s withdrawal. This development may provide an opportunity for defense attorneys to amplify their allegations of impropriety between Wade and Willis. While Judge Scott McAfee found insufficient evidence to support these claims, he criticized Willis for what he described as a “tremendous lapse in judgment.”
Willis, however, maintains that her reputation does not require redemption and denies any wrongdoing. She stated, “I’m not embarrassed by anything I’ve done. I guess my greatest crime is that I had a relationship with a man, but that’s not something I find embarrassing in any way.”
Anthony Michael Kreis, a law professor at Georgia State University, criticized Willis’ decision to speak to the media, suggesting that she should exercise caution and refrain from further public statements.
