Read full text of Nathan Wade's resignation letter to DA Fani Willis as Internet says 'it's time to get back to business'

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Nathan Wade, who was leading the prosecution against Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case, has resigned from his post in the Fulton County District Attorney's Office.

This case has been shrouded in controversy as Wade and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis admitted to being in a romantic relationship while investigating the former president's actions related to the 2020 presidential election.

Despite the circumstances, both have maintained that their relationship did not cause a conflict of interest in Trump's case.

On Friday, March 15, Willis wrote an official letter stating that she had received Wade's resignation which would be "effective immediately." She also expressed her gratitude to Wade, saying that she appreciates "the professionalism and dignity you have shown over the last 865 days."

Nathan Wade hopes 'justice will be served' in Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case

In his letter of resignation letter to DA Fani Willis, Wade expressed his acknowledgment of Judge Scott McAfee's decision and stated, "The furtherance of the rule of law and democracy is and has always been the North Star of our combined efforts in the prosecution of those who are alleged to have attempted to overthrow the results of Georgia's 2020 Presidential Election."

He asserted, "Our team is dedicated to ensuring that a Fulton County jury in a Fulton County courtroom renders a true and just verdict in this case."

"As directed by the Order today in State of Georgia v Donald John Trump, et al., 23SC188947, I hereby offer my resignation, effective immediately, as Special Prosecutor for the Fulton County District Attorney's office," further wrote Wade. 

He made sure to point out, "Although the court found, that 'the Defendants failed to meet their burden of proving that the District Attorney acquired an actual conflict of interest,' I am offering my resignation in the interest of democracy, in dedication to the American public, and to move this case forward as quickly as possible."

"I am proud of the work our team has accomplished in investigating, indicting, and litigating this case. Seeking justice for the people of Georgia and the United States, and being part of the effort to ensure that the rule of law and democracy are preserved, has been the honor of a lifetime," shared Wade. 

He concluded, "I am sure that the case, and the team, will be in good hands moving forward and justice will be served. You, the team on this case, and the entire office have my prayers for your safety and your success in the pursuit of justice." 

Accepting Wade's resignation, Willis wrote that she would "always remember and will remind everyone that you were brave enough to step forward and take on the investigation and prosecution of the allegations that the defendants in this case engaged in a conspiracy to overturn Georgia's 2020 Presidential Election."

She added, "Others who were considered were understandably concerned for the safety of themselves and their families that would arise from their acceptance of your role. You were the one who had the courage to accept the role, even though you did not seek it."

What prompted Nathan Wade to tender his resignation following Friday’s ruling?

Fulton County Superior Judge McAfee permitted District Attorney Fani Willis to continue her work on the election subversion case, despite claims made by one of Trump's co-defendants that her and Wade's relationship constituted a conflict of interest in the investigation.

Trump’s attorney, Mike Roman, claimed in a filing submitted in January that Willis had been "profiting personally from this prosecution" by utilizing taxpayer funds to pay for her vacations with the special prosecutor.

However, Judge McAfee concluded that Willis could stay on the case as long as Wade relinquished his position as lead prosecutor in the case.

While delivering his decision, the judge condemned the prosecutors' relationship, referring to it as a "tremendous lapse in judgment."

Despite being overly critical of their alleged affair, McAfee wrote in his 23-page decision on Friday that the defendants in the case "failed to meet their burden of proving that the District Attorney acquired an actual conflict of interest in this case through her personal relationship and recurring travels with her lead prosecutor."

Both parties involved in the legal proceedings are obliged to file an appeal against the Friday ruling delivered by Judge McAfee by March 25.

As per the state's legal provisions, the side intending to appeal the ruling must first obtain Judge McAfee's permission to do so, which must be granted within ten days of the request. This window to request an appeal commences on Saturday.

Should Judge McAfee allow the review of his ruling, the side seeking an appeal would be granted an additional ten days to submit a request to the Georgia Court of Appeals. The state's appeals court would then have 45 days to decide whether to take the case.

Internet divided over Nathan Wade's resignation from Georgia election subversion case

One netizen remarked, "I knew that Fani Willis was not going to be removed. Despite the Judges narrow interpretation of Appearances..Even posted... MARK MY WORDS ! If we judged Trump by Appearances he would have already been in JAIL and Decades ago!!"

"Interesting that MAGA is celebrating not that new evidence came forward exonerating Trump, or the prosecution made up evidence or intimidated witnesses. No, they are celebrating that Trump might be able to run out the clock. How proud they must be," said another. 

A person argued, "I don't get the judge' reasoning. He claims one or the other must quit, because, essentially, it looks bad. Not there there was any finding that the case was compromised or outright illegal conduct. But because it 'looks bad.' The law isn't about how things 'look,' it either is or it isn't."

Someone else noted, "Wade resigning was the first necessary step for Willis to continue as lead prosecutor to put the RICO criminal indictment against Trump and his co-conspirators back on schedule. A small diversion Trump didn't want at all while trying to throw diversion to have Judge Scott McAfee throw out the case in its entirety. Big Fail. Popcorn!"

An individual exclaimed, "Now that the ridiculousness is over, time to get back to the real business of prosecuting an election cheat. No more delays!"

"Ok. Fine. That's done. Now get on with it. There's a very important case to tend to...GO GET HIM!" said one more. 

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