Former Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade has come under scrutiny following revelations [1] that he met with Biden-Harris administration staff on at least two occasions during District Attorney Fani Willis’ investigation into former President Donald Trump.
This information surfaced in a newly released transcript from Wade’s interview with House Judiciary Committee staff last week, as part of Chairman Jim Jordan’s investigation into the prosecutions of the former president.
In August 2021, a grand jury indicted Trump and several associates on charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
Wade’s involvement in the case has raised questions about the nature and timing of his interactions with federal officials.
While being questioned by investigators, Wade did not provide specific details regarding the meetings with White House representatives, including whether the meetings were held in-person or remotely.
However, he acknowledged the existence of invoices and records that suggested these discussions took place. One significant invoice mentioned was for “travel to Athens; conf with White House counsel, May 23rd, 2022.”
During the questioning, an investigator asked Wade if the invoice indicated a conference with White House counsel. Wade replied that the semicolon in the invoice represented a separate thought.
When pressed further, he confirmed that he billed for a conference with White House counsel, despite not providing clarity on the specifics of the meeting.
Additionally, Wade mentioned another invoice reading, “Interview with D.C./White House, November 18th, 2022.
Eight hours at $250. Cost $2,000,” but he could not recall details about this meeting, including participants or any travel arrangements.
When asked if billing for the eight hours indicated his participation, Wade confirmed, “Yes ma’am.”
BREAKING: Prosecutor Nathan Wade admitted to multiple meetings with the Biden-Harris White House during Fani Willis’s prosecution of Donald Trump in Georgia but repeatedly claimed, “I don’t recall” or “I don’t remember” the details of those meetings. pic.twitter.com/B2tSpWgAD0 [3]
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Wade’s attorney, Andrew Evans, highlighted to Fox News Digital that Wade indicated he had “no specific memory of those meetings.”
Evans also pointed out that the transcripts did not clarify whether the meetings involved the Trump or Biden White House or the topics discussed.
Wade stated that if he had met with current White House employees, it was likely related to prosecutors wanting to interview individuals such as former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows.
He referenced the United States Supreme Court case United States ex rel. Touhy v. Ragen, which requires prosecutors to confer with government officials before interviewing current or former federal employees.
Throughout the course of the interview, Wade frequently stated he did not recall numerous details.
His involvement in the Fulton County investigation became contentious after it was revealed that he had begun a romantic relationship with DA Fani Willis, a relationship that has since ended.
Following the revelation, Wade stepped away from the investigation.
Chairman Jim Jordan has sought a committee meeting with Wade for months, addressing accusations that both he and Willis profited from the probe during their relationship.
Both Wade and Willis have denied any allegations of impropriety, asserting that their relationship did not influence the investigation and accusing Republicans of attempting to interfere unjustly.
A Fulton County judge ruled in March that while Willis could continue in her role, Wade must be removed from the case due to the perceived conflict of interest stemming from their relationship. Wade subsequently resigned from the investigation.
Last week, the former special prosecutor was questioned by investigators for over four hours on Capitol Hill, as the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the indictments and his involvement continues.
The unfolding details raise further questions about the integrity of the investigation and the interactions between state prosecutors and federal officials.