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Fani Willis Testifies in Combative Georgia Senate Hearing on Trump Case and Nathan Wade

The panel is examining her hiring of Nathan Wade after her disqualification from the Trump case.

Overview

  • Willis ended a yearlong subpoena fight and appeared before the Republican-led Special Committee on Investigations, where senators briefly cut her microphone as exchanges grew heated.
  • Questioned about pre‑office discussions with Nathan Wade, Willis called it a “dumbass question” and argued she could not have anticipated crimes before taking office.
  • Lawmakers displayed Wade’s billing records and pressed Willis on payments; she said she does not review those invoices, defended Wade’s work, and cited threats, racist vandalism, and swatting incidents.
  • The committee cannot sanction Willis or revive the now‑defunct prosecution; it will issue findings and could propose legislation on hiring and compensation of special prosecutors.
  • Willis was removed from the election‑interference case for an appearance of impropriety, a successor prosecutor later abandoned the RICO charges, and a Fulton County judge dismissed the case on Nov. 26, 2025, as Democrats label the inquiry political and several GOP members run for statewide office.