Fulton County District Attorney's Plan to Put Donald Trump on Trial

SOURCE www.cnn.com
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis plans to move forward with putting Donald Trump on trial before the November election, despite facing hurdles related to her personal life and credibility. The judge granted Trump an appeal, and Georgia Republicans are investigating allegations of financial benefit. Willis is facing political challenges and a Supreme Court decision on Trump's immunity. Despite distractions, her office is ready for trial.

Key Points

  • Fani Willis plans to ask for a trial date as early as this summer
  • Willis narrowly avoided disqualification due to her relationship with lead prosecutor Nathan Wade
  • Georgia Republicans are investigating allegations of financial benefit
  • The Supreme Court decision on Trump's immunity could affect the case
  • Despite distractions, Willis's office is prepared for trial

Pros

  • Fani Willis is determined to move forward with the trial before the November election
  • The DA's office is ready for trial, needing only 30 days to prepare once a date is set

Cons

  • Willis faced hurdles and distractions related to her personal life and credibility
  • Georgia Republicans are investigating allegations of financial benefit
  • Political challenges and a Supreme Court decision on Trump's immunity pose additional obstacles