Willis Meeting Called Into Question
Last year on February 24th, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis spent five hours at the White House with Vice President Kamala Harris, according to documents obtained by the Oversight Committee. This meeting occurred just one week before the special grand jury released its report recommending indictments against former President Donald Trump.
The Oversight Committee, led by Michael Howell, obtained the schedule and records of Harris from her time as Vice President. These records shed light on the extensive meeting that took place between Willis and Harris, and the timing raises questions about the political motivations behind the indictment of Trump.
Harris, who was then a Senator from California, had been vocal in her opposition to Trump and had even called for his impeachment during her presidential campaign. It is now revealed that she had a lengthy meeting with the Fulton County DA, who would go on to indict Trump just months later in August of 2023.
Bombshell
Fulton County DA Fani Willis spent five hours with Kamala Harris at the White House on February 24, 2023 according to this record obtained by @MHowellTweets of the @OversightPR.
She went on to indict President Trump the following August pic.twitter.com/v0VJVearc0
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) January 10, 2024
The timing of this meeting has led to speculation that Harris may have influenced Willis' decision to pursue charges against Trump. The records obtained by the Oversight Committee show that the two discussed "ongoing investigations" during their five-hour meeting. This begs the question of whether Harris used her political influence to sway the DA's decision.
However, both Harris and Willis have denied any impropriety in their meeting. Harris's office released a statement saying that the meeting was "routine" and Willis has maintained that her decision to indict Trump was based on the evidence presented to the grand jury.
It is also worth noting that this meeting occurred during a time when Harris was facing criticism for her handling of the crisis at the southern border. Some have suggested that this meeting may have been used as a distraction from the negative press Harris was receiving.
Michael Howell, the chair of the Oversight Committee, has expressed concern over the potential political influence in the decision to indict Trump. "The timing of this meeting is highly suspicious and raises serious questions about the fairness of the legal proceedings against former President Trump," Howell said in a statement.
One week prior to Fani Willis' visit to the White House was when the special grand jury released their report recommending indictments against President Trump pic.twitter.com/gZH5G8ZWSW
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) January 10, 2024
This revelation has added fuel to the fire for Trump and his supporters, who have long claimed that the charges against him are politically motivated. With this new evidence, they argue that the case against Trump should be dismissed.
Despite the controversy surrounding her meeting with Willis, Vice President Harris has continued to focus on her work as the second-highest-ranking official in the country. The records obtained by the Oversight Committee also show that Harris had a busy schedule, with multiple meetings, press briefings, and events on the day of her meeting with Willis.
Willis, who was elected as DA in 2022, has made headlines recently for her high-profile indictment of Trump. She has stated that her priority is to uphold justice and prosecute those who break the law, regardless of their political status.
As the investigation into the charges against Trump continues, the meeting between Harris and Willis will undoubtedly be scrutinized. The Oversight Committee has promised to conduct a thorough review of the documents and ensure that justice is served fairly.