Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has demanded the resignation of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Willis admitted to an affair with Nathan Wade, her top prosecutor in the Trump case, sparking accusations of corruption and calls for her resignation.
The affair between Willis and Wade came to light through a court filing where Willis, while admitting to the personal relationship, denied any impact on the legal proceedings against former President Donald Trump. This admission followed a period of silence on how the relationship might affect the case, leaving the public and political figures alike to speculate on the implications for justice and integrity within Fulton County's legal system.
Breitbart reported that Greene has been vocal in her criticism of Willis, stating that the district attorney should be "absolutely ashamed" and resign immediately. Greene's call is rooted in the belief that such personal entanglements compromise the objectivity required in high-profile prosecutions, particularly one involving a figure as divisive as Donald Trump.
"Absolutely, she should step down," Greene articulated, expressing a sentiment that resonates with concerns over the potential erosion of trust in the legal system. The affair, according to critics like Greene, not only casts a shadow over the Trump case but also over the broader ethical landscape of prosecutorial conduct.
The controversy extends beyond the affair, with Trump and his co-defendant, Mike Roman, leveling accusations of corruption against Willis and Wade. They allege the duo maintained an improper relationship, personally benefited from the prosecution, and engaged with Biden administration officials prior to the indictment, raising questions about the impartiality of the prosecutorial process.
In light of these allegations, Greene has pushed for a criminal investigation into Willis' conduct, appealing to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr to take action. Despite these calls, Governor Kemp has opted for legislative scrutiny over a criminal probe, directing the matter to a House committee for investigation. This committee, along with the Georgia State Senate and a congressional committee led by Jim Jordan, is currently examining the affair and its implications for the case against Trump.
Greene's focus on the affair as a conflict of interest is particularly pointed, suggesting that Wade's involvement with Willis was a means to secure a prosecutorial contract with Fulton County. This accusation has led Greene to file an ethics violation against Wade, citing a failure to register as a lobbyist or complete the requisite paperwork for such a role.
With Willis up for reelection in 2024, the scandal has potential electoral consequences. The allegations of corruption could influence voter perception and Willis' chances for reelection, drawing parallels to the political fate of former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Greene has likened Willis' situation to that of Bottoms, who did not win reelection, suggesting that voter dissatisfaction with ethical breaches could similarly impact Willis.
"They got fed up with Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor, sick of her," Greene remarked, highlighting the potential for public backlash against perceived corruption and ethical lapses in public office.
