State Lawmakers Grill Former Special Prosecutor Over Georgia Trump Election Case

Nathan Wade faced questions about communications with federal investigators, but claimed he couldn't recall details.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 2:18am

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State senators in Georgia grilled former special prosecutor Nathan Wade about communications his team had with federal investigators regarding the case against former President Donald Trump over alleged election interference. However, Wade repeatedly asserted that he could not remember the details of those communications or meetings. The Republican-led committee was created to examine allegations of misconduct by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, a Democrat, in her prosecution of Trump, but has so far uncovered little new information.

Why it matters

The Georgia election interference case against Trump was a high-profile and politically charged prosecution that garnered national attention. The state Senate committee's investigation into the handling of the case by prosecutors raises questions about potential political motivations and coordination between state and federal authorities.

The details

Wade, who was appointed as a special prosecutor to lead the case, appeared before a subcommittee of the Special Committee on Investigations, which was created by the Republican-dominated state Senate. Senators, particularly Greg Dolezal, grilled Wade about his invoices and contacts with the U.S. House committee investigating the January 6th attack and the U.S. Department of Justice. However, Wade repeatedly claimed he could not recall the details of those communications or meetings. Wade pushed back, saying the investigative work was done by the team assembled by District Attorney Fani Willis, who he said 'led us' and 'did the work'.

  • The Georgia election interference case against Trump was indicted in August 2023.
  • An appeals court removed Willis from the case in December 2024, finding a 'clear conflict of interest' due to her romantic relationship with Wade.
  • The case was dismissed by a new prosecutor in November 2025.

The players

Nathan Wade

The former special prosecutor who led the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump.

Fani Willis

The Fulton County District Attorney who initially prosecuted the case against Trump, but was removed from the case due to a perceived conflict of interest.

Greg Dolezal

A state senator who grilled Wade about his contacts with federal investigators.

Jeff DiSantis

The Fulton County Deputy District Attorney who handles media relations for Fani Willis' office.

Donald Trump

The former President who was indicted in the Georgia election interference case.

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What they’re saying

“She led us, I led the team and we did the work. We didn't get assistance, coordination, however you want to characterize it. No one held her hand and guided her through the process. This is her work.”

— Nathan Wade, Former Special Prosecutor (ksgf.com)

“Look, I wish Mr. Wade had a better memory.”

— Greg Dolezal, State Senator (ksgf.com)

“That notion that it was part of some big conspiracy is absolute fiction.”

— Andrew Evans, Lawyer for Nathan Wade (ksgf.com)

What’s next

The state Senate committee is expected to continue its investigation into the handling of the Georgia election interference case against former President Trump.

The takeaway

The grilling of the former special prosecutor highlights the ongoing political tensions and accusations of misconduct surrounding the high-profile case against Trump in Georgia. The committee's investigation raises questions about the coordination between state and federal authorities, as well as potential political motivations behind the prosecution.