House Judiciary Republicans accuse Fulton County DA of 'politically motivated' Trump indictment

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee have accused Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis of filing "politically motivated" charges against former President Donald Trump.

In a letter sent to Willis Thursday, Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, raised concerns about the timing of Willis' actions and demanded that her office turn over any documents and communications with the Biden administration.  

"Your indictment and prosecution implicate substantial federal interests, and the circumstances surrounding your actions raise serious concerns about whether they are politically motivated," Jordan wrote.

"[I]t is noteworthy that just four days before this indictment, you launched a new campaign fundraising website that highlighted your investigation into President Trump," the letter continued. "Additionally, the forewoman of the special grand jury you convened to investigate President Trump earlier this year bragged during an unusual media tour about her excitement at the prospect of subpoenaing President Trump."

"The timing of this prosecution reinforces concerns about your motivation," the letter states. "In February 2021, news outlets reported that you directed your office to open an investigation into President Trump ... Yet, you did not bring charges until two-and-a-half years later, at a time when the campaign for the Republican nomination is in full swing."