Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor who led the Fulton County election interference case against Donald Trump, has revealed to congressional investigators that he met with White House officials multiple times during the prosecution—though he claims to have little memory of the details. The admission has sparked new questions about potential collusion between the Biden Administration and the high-profile case against the former president.
The Biden Administration has been drawn into the spotlight over its potential involvement in the prosecution of former President Donald Trump, with revelations emerging from the ongoing investigation into the Fulton County election interference case. Nathan Wade, who led the prosecution against Trump while engaging in an affair with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, has admitted to congressional investigators that he had multiple meetings with White House officials, though he claims to have little recollection of the details.
Wade, a special prosecutor hired by Willis despite his limited criminal prosecution experience, testified before the House Judiciary Committee earlier this month. The committee is probing the nature of Wade’s relationship with Willis, as well as whether the two financially benefited from their handling of the Trump case. House Republicans are also investigating potential collusion between the Fulton County prosecution and the White House.
Wade’s hiring for the high-profile case has raised questions. A divorce lawyer by trade, he was brought in to oversee the Trump prosecution despite lacking experience with complex cases such as racketeering, a key charge in the case against Trump and his co-defendants. According to a co-defendant seeking dismissal of the charges, Wade earned nearly $700,000 for his work in 2022.
During his testimony, Wade confirmed the existence of invoices he submitted, one of which billed Fulton County for a meeting with White House counsel in Athens, Georgia, on May 23, 2022. He also acknowledged billing for an “Interview in D.C./White House” on November 18, 2022, though he repeatedly told investigators he couldn’t recall the specifics of these meetings, including who attended or whether they were conducted in person or over the phone.
The case against Trump, which centers around allegations of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia, has faced significant setbacks. Revelations about Wade’s affair with Willis ultimately led to his removal from the case, while a judge recently dismissed several charges against Trump, which Willis is attempting to reinstate.
The House Judiciary Committee's investigation is ongoing, with Wade admitting under questioning that he met with lawyers involved in the House January 6 Committee’s probe into the Capitol attack. Despite his prominent role in the Fulton County case, Wade admitted to having limited understanding of the racketeering charges central to the prosecution. He stated that he spent hours learning about the complex legal concept from a lawyer known for writing a book on the subject.
Wade’s testimony came despite efforts by Fani Willis to block his appearance, citing concerns over the disclosure of confidential information. The Biden Administration’s involvement, as suggested by Wade’s meetings with White House counsel, has fueled speculation of deeper coordination between the White House and the Fulton County prosecution team, an issue that is likely to remain a point of contention as the case continues.
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