Nathan Wade, the former special prosecutor in the Fulton County election interference case against Former President Donald Trump, provided hazy testimony to House investigators about his meetings with White House officials while leading the high-profile prosecution, according to newly released transcripts.
Key points from Mr. Wade’s Oct. 15 testimony:
• Mr. Wade admitted meeting with White House officials multiple times but claimed he couldn’t recall specific details about these encounters, responding “I don’t remember” 58 times when questioned about various meetings
• Records show he billed Fulton County for several White House-related meetings, including a “Conf. with White House counsel” in Athens, Georgia, and an “Interview in D.C./White House” that cost taxpayers $2,000
• Mr. Wade revealed that District Attorney Fani Willis began planning Mr. Trump’s prosecution between the November 2020 election and January 1, 2021, before she officially took office
• Despite his role as lead prosecutor, Mr. Wade acknowledged his limited experience with racketeering charges and required extensive training from a RICO expert
The testimony raises new questions about potential coordination between the White House and Ms. Willis’s office in the prosecution of the former president. House Republicans are investigating whether Ms. Willis and Mr. Wade, who were later revealed to be having an affair, improperly profited from the case. Mr. Wade, primarily a divorce attorney, earned nearly $700,000 overseeing the Trump prosecution in 2022.
The case has faced significant setbacks, including Mr. Wade’s removal following revelations of his relationship with Ms. Willis, and a judge’s recent dismissal of six charges against Mr. Trump. While Ms. Willis seeks to reinstate these charges, the controversy surrounding Mr. Wade’s appointment and his unclear recollection of White House meetings continues to cast a shadow over the prosecution’s integrity.
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