Republican lawmakers attacked the Fulton County judge's decision not to disqualify Fani Willis in former President Trump's election interference case in Georgia.
Congressional Republicans criticized the latest ruling from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, in which he refused to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis, calling it 'lawfare,' a term used to describe a governing party's wielding the law as a strategic weapon – and alleging 'election interference' against former President Trump. 'The Atlanta prosecution – like the others – is a political hatchet job aimed at salvaging Joe Biden’s campaign.
Last month, McAfee held a two-day evidentiary hearing for the co-defendants to make their case for Willis's disqualification, stemming from her relationship with Wade and its alleged connection to his role in the case. During the hearing, both Wade and Willis were questioned over money spent during their relationship and the timeline. LAWMAKERS BLAST BIDEN GAZA PORT PLAN AS POLITICAL MOVE TO WIN BACK PROGRESSIVES Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.
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