Nathan Wade, a former special prosecutor in Fulton County, Georgia has been called to testify before Congress in a deposition next Tuesday.

The deposition before the House Judiciary  Committee is part of an inquiry into potential improprieties in the prosecution of former President Donald Trump, focusing on Wade's involvement with D.A. Fani Willis and funding issues related to the case, as the Washington Examiner reports.

The scheduled deposition follows Wade's receipt of a second subpoena after initially avoiding service of the first one.

Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, who leads the investigation, used the U.S. Marshals Service to serve Wade after he dodged electronic service attempts. Wade only acknowledged the first subpoena on the morning of the planned deposition, marking his absence from that initial session.

Wade to Attend with Legal Counsel

Wade intends to attend the upcoming deposition alongside his lawyer, Andrew Evans. Evans confirmed that Wade plans to cooperate fully with the committee despite previous uncertainties in the legal process. He also noted skepticism about any potential yield of new information given the prior scrutiny during Trump's pretrial proceedings in Georgia.

During these proceedings, Trump’s defense team uncovered Wade’s romantic involvement with Willis, leading to efforts to dismiss the case. Following the revelation, Wade resigned from his prosecutorial role but continues to face questions about the matter.

Examination of Federal Grant Usage

The committee aims to scrutinize the allocation and use of federal funds in the prosecution, as well as any possible communication Wade may have had with the Biden administration or the House Jan. 6 Committee.

Wade's billing of Fulton County, amounting to nearly $700,000, also drew attention, especially in light of his romantic relationship with Willis.

Jordan has expressed concerns about the potential mingling of federal and local funds, highlighting the $14.6 million in federal grants Fani Willis's office received from the Department of Justice between 2020 and 2023.

Fani Willis's Claims of Grant Compliance

Willis has asserted that her office's grant programs maintain compliance with all Department of Justice requirements and are conducted in coordination with it.

She also addressed questions about financial transparency, stating that she shared expenses with Wade and did not benefit financially from their relationship.

As Wade prepares for the deposition, the scrutiny over his former romantic involvement with Willis and the funding aspects of the prosecution remain pivotal. The circumstances continue to draw attention, particularly given the ongoing investigation's implications.

Possible Disqualification of Willis

Willis's potential disqualification from Trump's case is still under consideration, with a ruling expected from the Georgia Court of Appeals in the coming months. This decision could impact the dynamics of the case as well as the examination of Wade’s involvement.

The narrowly defined scope of the deposition requires Wade to adhere to confidentiality obligations regarding Trump's current prosecution. This undoubtedly limits what can be disclosed during the proceedings.

Conclusion and Broader Implications

The congressional committee's inquiry into Wade and the funding aspect of Trump's prosecution encapsulates multiple points of concern.

As Wade prepares to testify, the affair with Willis, its financial transparency, and the potential for Willis's disqualification from the case loom large.

The use of federal funds, especially the substantial grants received from the Department of Justice, and possible hidden communications are key areas of focus.

The forthcoming testimony may provide clarity on these concerns while contributing to the broader discourse on legal ethics and the interplay of romance, finance, and politics in high-profile prosecutions.