Georgia Senate Committee Seeks Testimony on Trump Election Case

Former special prosecutor declines to testify, citing scheduling conflicts.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A Georgia Senate committee investigating the prosecution of former President Donald Trump and others for alleged election interference is seeking testimony from the former special prosecutor on the case, Nathan Wade. However, Wade has declined to testify before the committee at this time, citing scheduling conflicts. The committee is looking into the actions of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who was disqualified from the case, and the potential $17 million in legal fees that could be owed to the defendants if the charges are dismissed.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing political tensions and legal battles surrounding the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. The state Senate committee's investigation could lead to new legislation governing the conduct of state prosecutors, potentially impacting future high-profile cases.

The details

The Georgia Senate committee, led by Republican state Sen. Bill Cowsert, is investigating the prosecution of Trump and others by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Willis was disqualified from the case, and the state has been unable to find another district attorney willing to take it on. The committee is seeking testimony from former special prosecutor Nathan Wade, who was appointed to the case after Willis' recusal. However, Wade has declined to testify before the committee at this time, citing scheduling conflicts. The committee is also looking into the potential $17 million in legal fees that could be owed to the defendants if the charges are dismissed, which Willis has argued is an "unsuitably preposterous sum."

  • The Georgia Senate committee convened on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • The committee is expected to hear from Nathan Wade before the end of the legislative session in early April 2026.

The players

Nathan Wade

The former special prosecutor appointed to the case against former President Donald Trump and others for alleged election interference in Georgia.

Fani Willis

The Fulton County District Attorney who was disqualified from prosecuting the case against former President Donald Trump and others for alleged election interference in Georgia.

Bill Cowsert

The Republican state senator who chairs the Georgia Senate committee investigating the prosecution of former President Donald Trump and others for alleged election interference.

Harold Jones

The Democratic state senator who cautions the Georgia Senate committee against moving too quickly in its investigation.

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What they’re saying

“They've been served and acknowledged as being agreed that they're going to honor them, that they're going to appear. They're just working out a convenient time for both the committee and those witnesses and their attorney.”

— Bill Cowsert, Republican state senator and chair of the Georgia Senate committee (wsbtv.com)

“I will say this. We ought to be careful. We ought to go slow. I don't think anything was brought up today is something that we need to try and figure out this year.”

— Harold Jones, Democratic state senator (wsbtv.com)

What’s next

The Georgia Senate committee is expected to hear from former special prosecutor Nathan Wade before the end of the legislative session in early April 2026.

The takeaway

The ongoing investigation into the prosecution of former President Donald Trump and others in Georgia highlights the continued political and legal battles surrounding the 2020 presidential election. The potential $17 million in legal fees owed to the defendants if the charges are dismissed raises questions about the conduct of state prosecutors and the impact on taxpayers.