Nathan Wade, the former prosecutor in Donald Trump’s case, was served a congressional subpoena on Thursday after evading service for nearly a week.
The House Judiciary Committee, led by Republicans, issued the subpoena last Friday, demanding that Wade provide closed-door testimony as part of its investigation into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ prosecution of the former president.
Wade, who was removed from the Trump case after his romantic involvement with Willis was revealed, reportedly avoided accepting the subpoena until Thursday, according to a source who spoke with The Post. After six days of evasion, Wade contacted the US Marshals and arranged to accept the service, ending the standoff.
Earlier this week, committee spokesperson Russell Dye described Wade’s avoidance as "extremely unusual." Dye told Newsweek, "The Judiciary Committee has served over 100 subpoenas this Congress without requiring US Marshals."
Wade’s initial refusal came after he canceled a voluntary interview, reportedly following instructions from Willis’ attorney. Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan expressed frustration, stating, "The eleventh-hour intervention from District Attorney Willis does not excuse your failure to appear."
Wade, hired by Willis in 2021, stepped down from the Trump case after their relationship was publicly scrutinized. The Judiciary Committee is now investigating whether Willis' prosecution of Trump is politically motivated.
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