House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has officially initiated an inquiry into whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis collaborated with federal officials regarding the indictment of former President Donald Trump and other key figures.
The committee is actively probing the Fulton County District Attorney’s actions to discern if they bear a political motivation.
Chairman Jordan, in a press release from the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, stated: “Ms. Willis’s indictment and prosecution implicate substantial federal interests, and the circumstances surrounding her actions raise serious concerns about whether such actions are politically motivated.”
He emphasized the need for the Committee’s oversight due to the “weighty federal interests at stake.”
According to the document, DA Willis brought forward a “41-count indictment against 19 defendants— including a former President of the United States and current declared candidate for that office, his attorneys, a former White House Chief of Staff, and a former U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) official—related to the 2020 election for President of the United States.”
The letter further described Willis’s actions, stating: “Among other things, you have alleged that these 19 individuals, 30 unindicted co-conspirators, and others were part of a ‘criminal enterprise.’ Your indictment and prosecution implicate substantial federal interests, and the circumstances surrounding your actions raise serious concerns about whether they are politically motivated.”
Chairman Jordan drew attention to several instances, which he believes reinforce concerns about Willis’s motivations.
He mentioned the launch of her new campaign fundraising website, which “highlighted your investigation into President Trump” just days prior to the indictment.
Additionally, he cited the unusual behavior of the “forewoman of the special grand jury” who showed excitement “at the prospect of subpoenaing President Trump.”
Furthermore, he pointed out the indictment’s timing as a significant cause for concern, especially as it aligns closely with the 2024 presidential election campaign.
Jordan continued, emphasizing key aspects of the indictment which seem to target federal activities: “The indictment appears to be an attempt to use state criminal law to regulate the conduct of federal officers acting in their official capacities.”
He particularly highlighted Count 22 and Count 1 which seem to address internal deliberations within DOJ and the actions of the White House Chief of Staff respectively.
In a move to acquire more information on the issue, Chairman Jordan requested:
- “All documents and communications referring or relating to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office’s receipt and use of federal funds;”
- “All documents and communications between or among the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office and DOJ and its components… referring or relating to your office’s investigation of President Donald Trump or any of the other eighteen individuals against whom charges were brought in the indictment discussed above;”
- “All documents and communications between the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office and any federal Executive Branch officials regarding your office’s investigation of President Donald Trump or any of the other eighteen individuals against whom charges were brought in the indictment discussed above.”
This ongoing inquiry underscores the increasing tension between federal and state authorities, especially in matters involving high-ranking officials.
You can read the full letter below:
