In a recent ABC News broadcast aired on January 28, 2026, anchors portrayed President Donald Trump’s push for investigations into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as baseless retaliation for her 2023 election interference charges against him. Labeling it “fake” outrage driven by personal grudge, the segment suggested Trump’s actions undermine judicial independence without substantive evidence. However, emerging details reveal a pattern of prosecutorial impropriety that justifies scrutiny, far beyond revenge.
Central to the rebuttal is the Georgia Court of Appeals’ December 2025 ruling disqualifying Willis from the case against Trump and his allies. The court cited an “appearance of impropriety” stemming from Willis’s romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom she hired and paid over $650,000 in taxpayer funds. Evidence showed the pair took lavish vacations funded by these payments, raising ethical concerns about conflicts of interest. Judge Scott McAfee had earlier allowed Willis to remain if Wade resigned, but the appeals court overturned this, dismissing key charges and halting the prosecution.
Trump’s allies, including lawyer Alina Habba, have warned Willis of potential disqualification and even jail time for alleged perjury during hearings. Benny Johnson, in a viral video, highlighted the “Trump Curse” striking Willis, pointing to her defiant testimony before a Georgia Senate committee on December 17, 2025, where she labeled defendants “criminals” despite the case’s collapse. Critics argue this reflects bias, not impartial justice.
Far from fabricated, these developments underscore legitimate calls for accountability. Trump’s administration has vowed to probe election-related misconduct, including Willis’s handling of funds and hiring practices. As the DOJ reviews similar cases, dismissing this as revenge ignores judicial findings and public records.
References:
- https://www.facebook.com/share/v/181Ktor2UA
- https://www.facebook.com/bennyjohnson/posts/breaking-the-georgia-court-of-appeals-has-ruled-that-fulton-county-da-fani-willi/1165398288275737
- https://www.facebook.com/bennyjohnson/videos/trump-curse-fani-willis-found-guilty-in-court-ordered-to-pay-massive-fine-to-tru/1702204857380600
