House Republicans have invited attorney Nathan Wade to interview with the House Judiciary Committee regarding the lawyer’s role in the election interference case against former President Trump.
Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) announced the invitation on Thursday, saying Mr. Wade’s role in the case was too important “without question.” Mr. Wade was appointed by Fulton County Prosecutor Fannie Willis to prosecute the case against Mr. Trump. The decision sparked intense controversy as it was later revealed that the two were in a relationship and that Willis may have misused state funds.
“We have serious concerns about your role in the politically motivated prosecution initiated by Ms. Willis against President Donald J. Trump. You reportedly ‘benefited significantly’ from Ms. Willis’ prosecution. “And there are unsealed court filings alleging that he was paid “nearly $700,000 after May 2022,” Jordan’s invitation states.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Fulton County Prosecutor’s Office for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.
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Jordan’s letter asks Wade or his attorney to respond by May 16 at the latest.
The Georgia election interference case is one of four lawsuits against the former president. Mr. Trump’s lawyers have launched an effort to have Mr. Willis removed from the case, citing allegations that he misappropriated funds and withheld information about his relationship with Mr. Wade.
The Georgia Court of Appeals agreed to hear Mr. Trump’s request to appeal an earlier court ruling that kept Mr. Willis in custody.
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Judge Scott McAfee’s March order He said it was necessary to fire special counsel Nathan Wade to prevent Willis from being disqualified in the Trump election interference case in Georgia.
House Republicans have invited attorney Nathan Wade to testify before the House Judiciary Committee about his role in the election interference case against former President Trump. (Alex Slitspool/Getty Images)
Mr. Trump and several co-defendants claimed that Mr. Willis and Mr. Wade had a romantic relationship before their employment, and that she derived financial benefit from their relationship. Both Mr. Willis and Mr. Wade denied these allegations.
President Trump’s lawyer, Steve Sadow, said: “President Trump has expressed his opinion as to why this case should be dismissed and why Fulton County Attorney Willis should be disbarred for his misconduct in this unwarranted and unwarranted political persecution. We look forward to filing interlocutory arguments with the Georgia Court of Appeals.” Wednesday’s statement.
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both Wade and Willis denied They had been romantically involved before he was hired, and the couple intended to split the cost of their joint trips. Mr. Willis said he reimbursed Mr. Wade for a portion of his travel expenses in cash.
Former President Trump and several co-defendants alleged that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Nathan Wade had a romantic relationship before they were hired, and that she benefited financially from the relationship. Both Mr. Willis and Mr. Wade denied these allegations. (Alex Slitspool/Getty Images)
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In his March order, Mr. McAfee said that while Mr. Willis’ “redemption action” was “unusual and its lack of documentary support is understandably concerning,” he ultimately believed the costs were “approximately He said he determined that the defendants had not presented “sufficient evidence” that the cases were not evenly divided. . ”
Fox News’ Brianna Herlihy contributed to this report.
