Title: Trump Alleges Georgia DA Engaged in Affair with Gang Member, Despite Denial
Date: August 11, 2023
Former President Donald Trump has made unsubstantiated claims that the District Attorney of Fulton County, Fani Willis, engaged in an extramarital affair with a rapper who was the target of a racketeering probe. Trump’s allegations come as he faces trial in a 2020 election subversion case.
In response to the false accusation, Willis issued a memorandum to her office staff, denouncing the lie being circulated by Trump and his allies. She instructed her team not to comment publicly on the matter, emphasizing the importance of staying focused on their legal duties.
Trump’s campaign also launched an ad in Georgia perpetuating the false claim, further intensifying the controversy. The ad suggested that Willis had been involved romantically with a gang member, adding to the ongoing political battle between Trump and local officials.
Meanwhile, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office has requested a trial for Trump to be scheduled for a four to six-week period beginning on January 2, 2024. The prosecutors argue that this timeframe would provide ample time for Trump and his legal team to prepare their defense and review the evidence.
Trump reacted angrily to the proposed trial date, calling it “election interference” in a social media post. The former president’s legal strategy has been to cause as many delays as possible, with the hope of winning the 2024 presidential election and avoiding any negative consequences from the pending trials.
At the arraignment, Trump’s attorney, John Lauro, indicated that they could not consider a trial date until they received the evidence from the government. The defense team has already objected to a proposed protective order, arguing that it restricts Trump’s right to free speech.
Despite the legal maneuvers, prosecutors argue that a January 2, 2024 trial date would serve the public’s interest in a speedy trial. They emphasize that Trump is charged with conspiring to overturn the legitimate results of the 2020 presidential election and obstruct the certification of the election results.
In a separate development, the harassment and threats received by two Black women involved in the 2020 election process in Georgia, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, may become crucial in Fulton County’s case against Trump and his team. The women have testified about the death threats and racist harassment they endured, shedding light on the potential intimidation tactics used during the election.
As the legal battles continue, the allegations made by Trump against the Georgia DA highlight the ongoing political tensions surrounding the former president and his alleged attempts to discredit those involved in investigating his actions during the 2020 election.