Fani Willis tries to block Nathan Wade from testifying to Congress

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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is seeking to block former special prosecutor Nathan Wade from testifying before Congress, arguing he might "improperly divulge confidential information."

In a letter released Monday to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio., the Georgia attorney said that Wade's testimony could violate protected privileges that are upheld by the Fulton County District Attorney's office. 

"I am concerned that your demand for Mr. Wade's testimony would force him to improperly divulge confidential information that is protected by privileges held by the Fulton County District Attorney's Office and demands that Mr. Wade violates State Bar of Georgia rules that govern conduct of attorneys," the letter reads.

Republicans reacted angrily, suggesting a coverup. “What is she trying to hide,” the committee’s GOP majority asked on its official X account. 

The letter was written on Oct. 11 and the House Judiciary Committee released it on the social media platform, X on Monday. 

A GOP-led U.S. House panel subpoenaed Wade as part of an investigation into his romantic relationship with Willis. Last year Willis indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants over their efforts to challenge the 2020 election results in Georgia.