Prosecutor targets Trump, sends staff home.

Fulton County DA Signals Possible Criminal Charges Against Trump

The Fulton County District Attorney, Fani Willis, has sent a letter to judges in her county, asking them to clear their calendars for the first two weeks of August. In the letter, Willis laid out modified schedules for staffers, stating that most of her team will be working from home during that time. She did not declare why she had requested open schedules nor did she mention Trump by name. However, many view this as an indication that she is prepared to file criminal charges against the former President.

Preparing for a Significant Public Reaction

Willis has previously convened a grand jury to investigate Trump for alleged election interference after he challenged Georgia’s handling of the 2020 election. Her office forced testimony from high-profile Trump allies such as former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. As she signaled an indictment might come down during the summer, Willis said the decision could even lead to “violence.”

• Willis requested heightened security and preparedness between the dates of July 11 and Sept. 1.
• She stated her decision on a potential Trump indictment could “provoke a significant public reaction.”
• Willis said, “As leaders, it is incumbent for us to prepare.”

Trump has denied he did anything wrong. A possible case against Trump in Georgia took an odd turn earlier this year when grand jury forewoman Emily Kohrs went on a media tour and appeared excited about seeing Trump in a courtroom. Writing for The Independent, John Bowden questioned whether Kohrs had “blown the case” that Willis was trying to put together against Trump.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.