Fani Willis, the prosecutor in Georgia’s massive election interference case against former President Donald Trump, says in her victory speech that no one is above or “below” the law, and plans to celebrate with vodka. revealed.
The Georgia district attorney is under intense scrutiny from many Republicans in the state and across the country for her affair with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, which nearly led to her being removed from the case.
After defeating Democratic attorney Christina Wise Smith, Willis laid out his vision in a victory speech Tuesday night.
In a speech before a crowd of raucous supporters, the Democratic district attorney said that no one is above or “below” the law, in an apparent agreement with his prosecution in the Trump trial. Stated.
“This is a disturbing message, but no one is above the law and no one is above the law in this country,” Willis said.
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis arrives to speak after winning the Democratic primary in Buckhead, Georgia, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Bryn Anderson)
Willis’ message that no one is above or below the law comes as the district attorney is currently under investigation by Republicans in both houses of Congress and two committees in the Georgia State Assembly.
Senator Chuck GrassleySens. Willis, R-Iowa, and Ron Johnson, R-Wis., accused Willis on Wednesday of allegedly misusing federal funds meant to prevent at-risk youth and gangs, but the funds were transferred to computers. It is said that the money was used to purchase items and “stolen goods.”
Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Jim Jordan, Republican, Ohio. subpoenaed Willis in February on suspicion of misappropriating federal funds.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis celebrates after winning the Democratic primary election, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Buckhead, Georgia. (AP Photo/Bryn Anderson)
But Willis said these investigations were based on “the wrong reasons.”
“Jim Jordan has attacked my office numerous times without any legitimate purpose,” Willis told MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow on Monday. “Anyone who knows Jim Jordan’s history knows that his sole purpose is to interfere with criminal investigations.”
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“His jurisdiction has some of the highest crime and poverty rates, and he has never used his position to investigate people who attack me or others who are doing their legitimate jobs,” she added. “His position is not legitimate. It’s disgusting. That’s why I’m raising this issue at the federal level, because now at the state level they’ve decided to follow this clown’s lead and they’re trying to interfere in an investigation, which is also not legitimate.”
“Those guys in Georgia decided to attack me. They’re using false reasons to attack me,” Willis said during a media appearance.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks to the media after winning the Democratic primary on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Buckhead, Georgia. (AP Photo/Bryn Anderson)
Later in Willis’ victory speech, the district attorney said Willis planned to celebrate by drinking Gray Goose vodka.
“Now, ladies and gentlemen, please stop and smell the roses every once in a while tonight,” Willis said. “And tonight, let’s stop and smell the roses.”
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“We’re going to celebrate,” she said. “We’re going to drink Grey Goose and party that day in case anyone wonders.”
Fulton County District Attorney Fannie Wills will face Republican challenger Courtney Kramer in November. (Getty Images)
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Willis will now face Atlanta-based attorney Courtney Kramer in the November general election. She is the first Republican to seek office in more than 20 years.
Fox News Digital’s Brianna Herlihy, Chris Pandolfo and Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report.
