Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, facing allegations of misconduct in Georgia’s case against former President Donald Trump, defended her appointment of special prosecutor Nathan Wade.
Speaking Sunday at the Big Bethel AME Church, Willis did not directly address the controversy surrounding her relationship with Wade but instead emphasized his qualifications.
Willis suggested the allegations might be racially motivated, saying, “I’m a little confused. I appointed three special counselors. It’s my right to do, paid them all the same hourly rate. They only attack one.”
She highlighted the scrutiny on Wade, who is Black, compared to her other appointments, adding, “God, isn’t it them who’s playing the race card when they only question one?”
Willis suggested racial biases may be influencing the criticism against her and Wade and challenged the fairness of the allegations.