Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, a key figure in the Trump election case, faced challenges and attacks from Republicans, including Rep. Jim Jordan. Despite threats and interference accusations, Willis won her primary election, setting up a showdown with GOP challenger Courtney Kramer. Willis emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and facing adversity with determination.
Also last night: incumbent Cobb DA Flynn Broady was defeated by Sonya Allen, one of Fani Willis’ deputies in the Fulton DA’s office. Willis had cut an ad for Allen ahead of Election Day https://t.co/f5rpSyqgN4
"What we've seen is [Fani Willis] make a mockery of the legal system and the rule of law… She violates the rule of law and not only that, she thinks she's above [it]." — Courtney Kramer, GOP challenger to Fulton County DA Fani Willis @KramerForGA @RobFinnertyUSA @SharlaMcBride https://t.co/QdniyfynBa
THE TALLY: @maxpcohen breaks down what you need to know after Tuesday's primaries in Oregon and Georgia, plus the special election for @SpeakerMcCarthy's old seat: https://t.co/PSxvhq5XpJ
Fani Willis Fends Off Dem Primary Challenger Despite Looming Threat Of Removal From Trump Case https://t.co/h4Fd57NCX8
Fani Willis Just Won Her Primary Election—Guess Who Showed Up at Her Victory Party? https://t.co/5bjaXzR3hm
Fani Willis fends off Dem primary challenger despite looming threat of removal from Trump case https://t.co/Jz5arawuQS
JUST IN - Fani Willis says "no one above the law" in victory speech 🔗 - https://t.co/RyA54hsNQE https://t.co/gYa1zEumG0
Key Figures in Georgia’s Trump Election Subversion Case Up for Reelection https://t.co/twYjeSYQwQ
Prosecutor leading Trump's Georgia case wins primary https://t.co/G1cfJMZoHy
Voters in several states headed to the polls on Tuesday, weighing in on key races up and down the ballot in Oregon, Georgia, Kentucky and Idaho. Here are five takeaways from Tuesday night’s contests: https://t.co/NMzzwesnU2
Election results: Georgia Supreme Court justice fends off abortion-rights challenger as Trump and Biden win Tuesday primaries https://t.co/O20aaiAycz
Trump-endorsed Brian Jack advances to Georgia GOP primary runoff https://t.co/BcXgDAGVsQ
VOTES ARE IN: The DA leading the 2020 election interference case against former President Trump won her primary election and will face off against a GOP challenger in November. https://t.co/58CW6WSqaW https://t.co/Va6dMTlJYW
Two key players in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump have defeated challengers in an election Tuesday. https://t.co/iItqNIb7EH
Fulton County DA Fani Willis claimed that the creation of a prosecutorial oversight panel in Georgia is racially motivated. We’ll play you the tape TONIGHT at 9pm ET on “Hannity”!
The Fulton County DA will face off against Republican Courtney Kramer, a former intern in the Trump White House who was involved in the efforts to overturn the state’s results in 2020. https://t.co/UnbPFJkCYe
Rachel Maddow does emotional softball interview with Fani Willis https://t.co/p0nZxS0qsC via @YouTube
BREAKING: Big Fani Willis' very 'special counsel' just arrived at her victory party in Buckhead. Nathan Wade hasn't been paying spousal support so he's there for the free cocktails. Will Big Fani have a very special sleepover guest? @PhilHollowayEsq https://t.co/QPUfGnbm9n
Voters head to the polls in consequential House races in Oregon and California https://t.co/2HOSVNAQFB
Two of the central figures in Fulton County’s election-interference trial against former President Donald Trump scored easy victories Tuesday over their longshot opponents. #gapol https://t.co/Sgagglt8uG
Fani Willis learns her fate as her primary has been called! https://t.co/mxxKucS1D7
Judge and DA in Georgia’s Trump Election Subversion Case Up for Reelection https://t.co/twYjeSYQwQ
BREAKING: Courtney Kramer has won the Fulton County District Attorney primary election for the Republican Party. https://t.co/MLjdTfi2is
Voters are casting their ballots in Georgia, Oregon, Kentucky and Idaho as the four states hold primary contests. In a special election for California's 20th District, candidates are vying to fill Kevin McCarthy's seat. @HunterMw breaks down what to watch in tonight's races: https://t.co/UPVaoTKbYO
Fani Willis' OWN verdict: Can Trump trial prosecutor persuade voters she can still do her job after 'affair' with her colleague? https://t.co/XQxUAQB36T https://t.co/ZSTOIqk9di
Fani Willis gets brutal news just hours before her primary election on Tuesday night. https://t.co/SPhImcZoHf
"Jim Jordan has, time after time after time, attacked my office with no legitimate purpose," Ms. Willis told MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Monday. https://t.co/diy1a4TUme
Exposing Corruption: Challenger Accuses DA Fani Willis of Misusing $2.5 Million on Flawed Projects — Demands Willis to Resign Immediately After Congress Launches Second Investigation https://t.co/HW4joiRvEP
Here are the key races to watch tonight in Georgia, Oregon and beyond https://t.co/W20Z0EQiML
"The Oversight Committee now through the legislature's going to be looking at rogue District Attorneys, and she's been one of them." Vernon Jones and @RepDougCollins analyze D.A. Fani Willis conduct in the Trump election interference case. @VernonForGA @BiancaDLGarza https://t.co/4XGiQX19X7
Voters turn out in Georgia primary races for Congress and Trump prosecutor https://t.co/HnSWxIx5pF
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis attacked House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan as his investigation into her alleged misuse of federal funds continues. https://t.co/htQNeYvIp9
Georgia’s election battleground comes alive on May 21 as voters participate in general primaries and judicial elections, with key races overshadowed by the nationally divisive topics of former President Donald #Trump and abortion. https://t.co/WmgUHCtuMp
Fani Willis: "I need people around the country to support me, to say that we are going to be a country that still believes in the rule of law. We are not going to allow people to be attacked while they do their job." https://t.co/2jFazijU22
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis slammed Rep. @Jim_Jordan for his investigation into her office, accusing him of prioritizing attacks on her instead of delivering for his constituents. https://t.co/qxGlaDoKQB
Can Fani Willis Weather the Storm? https://t.co/ZyyuKr84za
Fani Willis Tells MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow She Left Her Home, Has 24/7 Security https://t.co/NHOgJu4oto
House battlegrounds, a primary to Trump’s prosecutor and more: What we’re watching in Tuesday’s elections https://t.co/yfvCnbUwGd
State Supreme Court and Republican congressional primary elections top Georgia ballots https://t.co/EMuABkoyqj
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis went after House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan, as the lawmaker continues to investigate her over misconduct allegations. https://t.co/wbbrwNdKBR
My Fulton ballot: ✅Fani Willis, DA ✅Scott McAfee, Superior Court ✅Bryce Berry, HD56 ✅Mo Ivory, Fulton Commission https://t.co/N57qVFs4vr
Abortion is front and center in a high-stakes Georgia Supreme Court race pitting a Republican-appointed justice against a former Democratic lawmaker seeking to make a political comeback. https://t.co/PGg2rrm6hg
In Georgia, fierce state Supreme Court race, Republican congressional primary top ballots https://t.co/tP26y3Mmod
Tuesday's primaries include presidential races and the prosecutor in Trump's Georgia election case https://t.co/9AfjhalFZO
Four states are holding primaries Tuesday, while California voters will select a replacement for former Speaker McCarthy, giving Republicans a little more breathing room in the House. https://t.co/5dxzZiLyQY
Embattled Trump prosecutor fights to keep job as Georgia among five states holding elections Tuesday https://t.co/AuptvDpZV3
BREAKING: Fani Willis faces relentless attacks from Trump and Republicans and is now forced to move around with bodyguards. She even had to leave her home while nobody is defending her, @MSNBC's Rachel @maddow claims, urges Americans to save the rule of law from death today and… https://t.co/ksLMSLM4nS
DEVELOPING: Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis and Judge Scott McAfee, key figures in the Trump alleged racketeering case, are up for election today, Tuesday. Both benefit from high profiles and strong fundraising. Willis faces one Democratic challenger, while McAfee has a… https://t.co/kEDYuue2JT
Amid death threats and Republicans at the state and federal level throwing sand in the gears of her Trump prosecution, Fulton County DA Fani Willis said she would not be deterred. https://t.co/0ToZwoW7vi
🇺🇸WILLIS: I HAVE BEEN ATTACKED AT EVERY LEVEL, BUT I WILL NOT BE DETERRED "Jim Jordan has, time after time after time, attacked my office with no legitimate purpose. Anyone who knows Jim Jordan's history knows that he only has the purpose of trying to interfere in a criminal… https://t.co/NZ8LgeMVwj
Fulton County let's gooooo and re-elect DA Fani Willis! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 https://t.co/HDlUapZOGS
Fani Willis says she's grown "thicker skin" amid threats over Trump case https://t.co/EPxa029tcn https://t.co/mcL4b2jW56
Maddow: D.A. Fani Willis is a "bellwether for the rule of law” in the U.S. https://t.co/uWOYVPxrNa
Maddow: Georgia D.A. Fani Willis is a "bellwether for the rule of law” in the U.S. https://t.co/Qe937cfutw
“Follow this clown’s lead” In an exclusive interview with Rachel Maddow, Fani Willis says Georgia Republicans are following Rep. Jim Jordan’s lead in “trying to interfere in a criminal investigation.” D.A. Willis calls it "disgusting" but says "it shall fail." https://t.co/xB80X2OwrD
Fani Willis celebrating after her Maddow interview https://t.co/anfgQAuSjT
🚨 Big Fani Willis joins Maddow on MSNBC https://t.co/ErKim7F0SC
So far, so good for Fani Willis. 😮💨
Watching Maddow in anticipation of the Fani Willis interview. The set-up is not great if you’re worried this appearance might go astray and land the Fulton DA’s Office in hot water. We shall see.
Georgia elections: Six races to watch with Fani Willis and Trump judge up for reelection https://t.co/d0h14YSvNK