House Republicans are investigating Georgia Attorney Fani Willis on “politically motivated” vote-fraud charges against Donald Trump
Rep. Jim Jordan has launched a new investigation into the Georgia District Attorney who has accused Donald Trump of election interference and profiting from the criminal case for her campaign.
“It is noteworthy that just four days prior to this indictment, you launched a new campaign fundraising website highlighting your investigation into President Trump,” the Judiciary Committee chairman wrote in a letter to Fulton County District Attorney Fani willis
The Democratic District Attorney is up for re-election in 2024.
Her campaign website does not directly highlight her impeachment against Trump. It highlights her work in combating gang violence, keeping young people out of the criminal justice system and establishing an anti-corruption unit.
Rep. Jim Jordan opened a new investigation into the Georgia district attorney who accused Donald Trump of election interference – Fani Willis – and accused her of profiting from the criminal case for her campaign
“It is noteworthy that just four days prior to this indictment, you launched a new campaign fundraising website highlighting your investigation into President Trump,” Chief Justice wrote in a letter to Fulton County District Attorney Fani willis
In its “In the News” section, the website highlights a New York Times report on the prosecutor, which is headlined, “In Atlanta, a local prosecutor takes on homicide, street gangs and a president.”
“Your charges and prosecutions imply significant federal interests, and the circumstances of your actions raise serious concerns as to whether they are politically motivated,” the letter said.
The investigation was unveiled on the day Trump is scheduled to hand himself over to Georgia authorities. He is being held at the Fulton County jail Thursday night, where his fingerprints and mug shot will be taken before he is expected to be released on bail of $200,000.
The letter raised suspicions about the two-and-a-half year span of indictment. The investigation was first launched in February 2021, but the former president was not charged until the GOP presidential race was “in full swing,” Jordan wrote.
“Additionally, you have requested that the trial on this matter begin on March 4, 2024, one day before Super Tuesday and eight days before the Georgia presidential primary.”
The letter requested all documents regarding how the Fulton County District Attorney’s office used federal funds, as well as all communications between that office and the Justice Department, specifically Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is overseeing the Jan. 6 case against Trump.
Jordan also requested all documents related to communications between the prosecutor’s office and the Biden administration.
In the Georgia indictment, Trump and 18 of his co-defendants were charged with pressuring local election officials, making false allegations of voter fraud and devising a plan to recruit fake voters to confirm the election for Trump over Biden.
In his letter, Jordan also cited statements by grand jury chair Emily Kohrs in which she “bragged” about the “prospect of subpoenaing President Trump.”
“The House Judiciary Committee may therefore investigate whether law enforcement or federal officials were involved in your investigation or indictment,” Jordan wrote. “It may also investigate whether the DOJ has raised concerns about the impact of your investigation on federal interests, and if so, whether and how those concerns have been addressed.”
Jordan gave Willis until September 7 to comply with his demands, though it’s not clear if she will. Jordan could then possibly arrange for a subpoena.