Nathan Wade Served Congressional Subpoena After Nearly a Week of Evasion

Nathan Wade, a former prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump, was served a congressional subpoena on Thursday after evading service for nearly a week.

The House Judiciary Committee issued the subpoena last Friday, seeking Wade’s testimony as part of an investigation into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ prosecution of Trump, and his refusal to accept the subpoena led to an extended effort to locate him, as the New York Post reports.

The House committee’s probe is focused on whether Willis’ case against Trump was politically motivated from its inception.

After the subpoena was issued, Wade reportedly went into hiding and refused to accept service for six days. His lawyer had declined to accept the document on his behalf, forcing the committee to involve the U.S. Marshals in the search for him.

Subpoena Forces US Marshals to Intervene

Wade remained unresponsive to emails from the committee, which led to an extensive search. According to a committee spokesperson, it is highly unusual for a subpoenaed individual to avoid service for such a long period.

“Nathan Wade’s evasion of service is extremely unusual and will require the Committee to spend US tax dollars to locate him,” Russell Dye, a spokesman for the committee, stated.

On the sixth day, Wade finally contacted the U.S. Marshals and made an appointment to be served. The appointment was arranged for Thursday, but the delay meant that Wade’s scheduled testimony, originally planned for the same day, had to be postponed.

Jim Jordan’s Reaction to Wade’s Non-Compliance

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, who issued the subpoena, expressed his frustration with Wade’s refusal to participate in a voluntary interview. Wade had previously canceled the interview, reportedly under instructions from Willis’ attorney. In a message sent to Wade, Jordan wrote, “The eleventh-hour intervention from District Attorney Willis does not excuse your failure to appear for your transcribed interview.”

Wade’s involvement in the Trump investigation began on Nov. 1, 2021, when he was hired by Willis to lead the probe. Just one day later, Wade filed for divorce from his wife. According to Wade’s testimony, his relationship with Willis began around March 2022, after he had joined the investigation, and ended in the summer of 2023.

Wade’s Role in the Trump Case

Wade has denied any prior personal relationship with Willis before being hired to lead the investigation. His role in the case came under scrutiny when it was revealed that the two had a romantic relationship during the investigation. Despite this, a ruling from Judge Scott McAfee allowed Willis to remain on the Trump case, provided that Wade stepped down from his role.

Since Wade’s departure, the case against Trump has been on pause. The Georgia Court of Appeals is currently reviewing the matter, with a decision still pending. The Judiciary Committee is now investigating whether the case has been politically motivated from the start, raising questions about the relationship between Wade and Willis during the prosecution.

Judiciary Committee’s Focus on Political Motivation

The House Judiciary Committee has made it clear that they are concerned with the possible political motivations behind Willis’ case against Trump. Wade’s testimony is seen as a crucial element in their investigation. His evasion of the subpoena has only heightened interest in what his testimony might reveal.

“The Judiciary Committee has served over 100 subpoenas this Congress. We have done so, for the most part, without controversy or the need to use the US Marshals,” Dye explained. He emphasized that the use of the Marshals in this case was an extraordinary measure, adding further significance to Wade’s eventual testimony.

Rescheduled Testimony and the Investigation’s Future

Wade’s testimony, which had been scheduled for Thursday, will now have to be rescheduled. The committee has yet to confirm a new date for the hearing, but Wade is expected to provide information that could potentially shift the direction of the investigation into Willis’ prosecution of Trump.

The case has been on hold since June, awaiting a ruling from the Georgia Court of Appeals. While the Judiciary Committee continues its investigation, Wade’s testimony is expected to shed light on his role and relationship with Willis, and whether those factors influenced the case against Trump.

Conclusion: Ongoing Investigation into Wade and Willis

Nathan Wade, after nearly a week of evading a congressional subpoena, was finally served following the involvement of the U.S. Marshals.

The House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Jim Jordan, is investigating whether the prosecution of Trump by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is politically motivated. Wade’s delayed testimony, originally set for Thursday, will be rescheduled as the committee continues its probe into the motivations behind the case.

Wade’s relationship with Willis and his role in the Trump investigation remain central to the committee’s focus as they seek answers in the ongoing inquiry.

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