Ex-Fulton County prosecutor Nathan Wade says 'day of reckoning' coming in Trump case

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with former Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade for the first time since a judge's ruling led to him leaving the election interference case against Trump.
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[@2140207]

Omg...why is Wade talking now??!! Enough already...until the case is over!

[@guesswho111]

He is talking to clear his own conscience about cheating on his wife of 20 years.

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

the case BEEN over

[@corina6772]

Bc he’s an idiot

[@PreviouslyDelicious]

​@@guesswho111 Could have been worse, could have cheated on his wife with a porn star right after she gave birth to their son.

[@itsknotmagic]

@@guesswho111 yeah...the wife that cheated on him with his best friend?...that wife?

[@franklinadams38]

His personal life has absolutely nothing to do with what the grand jury indicted those criminals for, absolutely nothing at all!

[@vernabond4124]

I Agree!🎯💯

[@leisa0121]

He made his private life public.

[@Icanonlyimagn7891]

His personal life became public when he took many luxury trips around the world on the TAXPAYERS dime. Was hired by his lover for a ridiculously horrendous salary ON THE TAXPAYERS DIME!!

[@correypeta]

It matters. Fani and Wade are crooked as hell

[@lindajuno7624]

I think this is one of the worst interviews that they have chosen to do. ABC News prime must be very desperate.😂

[@TheTruthAllDay]

Facts

[@stephen9906]

lol the left has left the real world

[@Norwood2052]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@chocolatepie84]

Lol

[@brandnew860]

😂 Yeah she doing a Gale King

[@harrisn9783]

You would think Lawyers are smart...why does he feel obligated to talk about this.

[@Nunya-t4b]

ATTENTION.

[@louisquatorze9280]

Guys like this just can't shut up. He'll have a book out soon.

[@TheTruthAllDay]

Facts

[@DaysofGrace-k7v]

Trump can?

[@SH-dq2cy]

Why not??

[@dumbwaymane2295]

Yes why not get paid. It's only a problem when we do it.😂😂

[@Far7rom]

I'm reading that!

[@paulnonaca964]

In court "have you ever been to a cabin with fani willis? 60 seconds later...."no"

[@deathpainful5987]

This guy.. . He tryin to sell a used car.

[@Norwood2052]

That’s a 🍋 😂😂😂

[@jackierostow9537]

I think Wade's calm demeanor says a lot and it unnerves the reporter. Her accusatory tone wreaks of TV drama. That show ended months ago, in live court. Also, it seemed like she wanted to get the interview overwith asap. In the end, Wade and Fani, 2 adults, did nothing wrong. Poking around his divorce was disgusting. Who cares? The relationship had no bearing on the criminal case. Trump is still guilty. Fani is still an amazing prosecutor. PLEASE, let's move on asap!

[@Norwood2052]

😂😂😂😂😂 🤡

[@shereesheree7735]

So poking around the divorce case was disgusting but you claiming Trump is guilty in the same breathe makes you just as bad as Wade. When was Trump found guilty in this case for you to make that claim? If you think Fani is an amazing prosecutor, then you must be a friend. Be a real friend and tell Fani to put on a bra when she is out in public. Her saggy udders waving around looks so cheap, tacky and unprofessional. Seriously....

[@frankwhite3659]

Just like Dementia Don who claims he did nothing wrong but yet still is scared as hell of testifying.

[@Far7rom]

Great comment. Here here.

[@mrshp2392]

Exactly well said

[@SH-dq2cy]

Their relationship has nothing to do with Rump breaking the law. People can't see something so simple.

[@QuincyLockett-x5h]

If Wade really thought his relationship has NO bearing on the case. Why wait a month before issuing a statement once the relationship was discovered?

[@Livelife95ify]

How did his dating life affect the case ? It didn't loooool Trump is going to prison!

[@jdsavage88]

Whoa wait... Did he say late 2023? I thought he testified in court that their relationship ended before Trump's indictment in August of 23???

[@Far7rom]

Who cares.

[@butterflyygyrlsworld5106]

That is late 2023…only 4 months left in the year…last month of the 3rd quarter

[@carlosblanco3878]

I forgot, those were booty call meetings ! Remember Fani's good friend from whom Fani was renting an apartment, said they have been together long before Trump's case, he was cheating on his wife with Fani and other friends knew.

[@SeasonedCrouton]

It wasn't because the feelings were strong... it was because the the money was LONG!! 🙄🤑😂 He doesn't come off at all credible... I'm glad he's a narcissist and can't help himself. This guy is DELULU 😂

[@waltercozart535]

Are you talking about Trump who is the narcissist

[@isabelgotay5424]

@@waltercozart535 yes she is lol

[@SeasonedCrouton]

@@isabelgotay5424 don't speak for me...

[@SeasonedCrouton]

Guess you didn't read my second comment... here let me help you both out (oh and btw, i voted for Biden 🙄 i just happen to love democracy and HATE corruption (y'all need a little research time in)... that was quite an assumption you made based on my SKIN COLOR, but that's ok, huh?: NOBODY CARES about their personal relationship 🙄... what we care about are the MILLIONS in Wasted tax dollars (federal and state), embezzlement, perjury, misappropriating funds, prosecutions for political clout or to get back at your lover'sWIFE and threaten her with prosecution (why don't y'all care about her?? 🤔) smh... and I'm sorry Mr Wade but DEFENDING a couple of criminals and being a magistrate for desk app tickets did NOT give you proper experience for a RICO against a former US president. FOH The American people are not stupid.

[@eljermeto]

He couldn’t even handle softball questions from his frat sister. I feel bad for the clients he’s defended.

[@M_Pross]

Yes, a day of reckoning for sure, but not in the way Mr. Willis thinks.

[@Idc99982]

You guys are acting like high schoolers. Their relationship is nobody's business. It has no bearing on anybody else. You guys need to grow up and leave them alone.

[@guesswho111]

Unless you consider election interference ok. Trump is a very popular popular president. He cares about our consider our country. Unlike Vonshithisdiaperbiden.

[@keith1854]

They used our money dumb dumb, we have a right to an opinion

[@TheTruthAllDay]

Then why is the democratic plantation prosecuting Trump behind so called hush money?

[@BallzDeep666]

@DoveBlueI don’t think her supporters understand big words

[@miketait8759]

He got paid as much as 4 DAs.

[@mtmadigan82]

This oughta help the state's case😂

[@Legenddjt]

These are the clowns trying to lock up trump😂

[@cockytalk9193]

No these are regular people trying to lock up trump which he rightfully deserves

[@waltercozart535]

Yes lock Trump up for breaking laws

[@jacobwaddell6075]

@@waltercozart535straight bozo 😂

[@MckensyLong]

@@waltercozart535 Sure as soon as ya'll can name them AND have evidence. Cant seem to do that. Its been what 10 years of, "well get him this time". Has to be over $1B spent on trump trials.

[@frankwhite3659]

It's clear that we have some cult members on this thread.

[@mariagoode5903]

😂😂😂 How did this man pass the bar exam? He can't give a straight answer! He should be a car salesman 😂

[@itsknotmagic]

That's how

[@DerrickKnight]

Maybe he didn’t even take the BAR exam lol look at Kim kardashian

[@correypeta]

Affirmative action

[@Nunya-t4b]

Just like leticia.

[@song9119]

What were you guys thinking…. Answer,, we simply weren’t thinking, we were too busy with other activities

[@boydenterprises]

so much for Ethics training...

[@Far7rom]

Right!? Same for trump..

[@Far7rom]

Both of them. Serial adulterers.

[@song9119]

He’s right, day of reckoning is coming, for him and his gf Fani

[@Clifye]

now u know about 'politicks'

[@theaprescod5515]

This man is the worst liar I’ve ever seen. He’s be a horrible poker player. Every time he lies, he tilts his head to the side…usually the right. Why he would speak out now, as if everyone doesn’t know that the only reason he’s not still on the case collections almost $1M in tax payer dollars, is because they got caught!

[@simsreject5925]

Its not about the workplace romance. The issue is that every Special Prosecutor has a personal incentive to make sure they get paid as much as they can. The problem is the District Attorney is supposed to be the person who offsets that incentive by being an independent arbiter of the law. But Fani Willis can't be an independent arbiter if she also has a personal incentive for Wade to make as much money as possible.

[@ponderrosie4975]

This man lied on paperwork submitted to a court, lied while on the stand, and cheated on his wife apparently multiple time (there are reports he hid assets illegally and he locked his wife out of their home). He is one slimy soul. I wanted to hear what he said in this interview AND more importantly I wanted to flow the questions he was asked and pay heed to how they edited. Was the interview a propaganda piece or real broadcast journalism? But he just turns my stomach so, I couldn't make it through even one time. Maybe someone will publish the transcript?

[@shereesheree7735]

What a stand up guy that Nathan Wade is. To cheat on his wife undergoing severe health issues, get paid the high amount to prosecute a case, but as of today, has not obeyed the terms of the premarital settlement agreement, claiming he is broke, leaving his ex-wife in financial crisis.

[@oscarwarren469]

BBC with A Degree...the fear😂

[@Jedi_Obi-Wan]

I guess those who think his private life would impact the prosecution believe he can't walk and chew bubblegum at the same time.

[@TheTruthAllDay]

So, you are justifying high school behavior?

[@susy590]

It is not his private life that has impacted the prosecution. It was the lying, cheating and stealing that he and Willis were caught doing as public servants of Fulton County Georgia.

[@TheTruthAllDay]

@@susy590 facts

[@Jedi_Obi-Wan]

I don't believe his hire was based on them profiting financially.

[@susy590]

@@Jedi_Obi-Wan His hire was based on a personal relationship. The fact that they both profitted financially was the perk that ultimately got them both in trouble with the justice system. It was a poor judgement call on the part of Ms Willis, that called into question her professional integrity.

[@Chopper650]

this guy went down town on fani

[@kingllw2586]

Attorney Nathan how does this HELP! The smart ass smile is too much! Attorney Nathan don’t get it, it’s the ATL Bullsugar in him!

[@sammmmmysluggggger]

OMG, is this what we've come too? Pathetic.

[@LarkRoberson]

Wow oh brother

[@sylvannafraga1625]

LAIR

[@BuffoonoftheWeek]

I'll take his testimony under oath over this character rehabilitation puff piece.

[@viliamipasilitiaholelei4659]

Wade relationship has nothing to do with the price of fish. There is no conflict of interest at all.

[@emilianoadams9499]

I personally have no issue with their relationship but do people really care enough for this interview?

[@richardmartin6947]

Please tell me no one is possibly believing these proven lies? His supporters, hard to believe any after what he did or didn't do for his wife or children, must be as ill informed as a blind, deaf, mute. He must have forgotten about all the text messages added with the phone mapping, like he forgot a ton of things while on the stand. It's sadly comical to watch ABC give him a stage to try to undo what has been proven what was done. Not really shocking for the national media these days.

[@trwesq1]

If he can't see how bad it looked...well there is the problem. Work relationships are as normal as breathing. But for THIS case...it don't look good at all. Only because chaos and dirt is all Trump has in his favor.

[@landib1]

Disingenuous in every word - like the last time I sat to see this journalist interview somebody she does not find credible, back at Amber Heard! But whyyy?

[@jchuck3532]

I can't believe she keep asking him the same question over and over do you regret do you believe you done anything wrong is personal life the relationship nothing about the charges facts evidence

[@allenlesperance2163]

Nathon did this to him self by his own doing.

[@ElianeEliane-f8p]

Boa noite

[@rosavereen8574]

Trump met stormy and others.

[@Nunya-t4b]

Can’t keep up?

[@Man-t8n]

When was the last time love paid a bill 💵?.

[@karenwhite8839]

What law school did he go to? 3rd tier, 4th tier or online? What an idiot. I had so much hope with the case in Georgia. Fani really messed up. I feel for her because it was The Case and she messed up! Now we focus on The NY Hush Money Case. At least NY has smart laywers.. Steinglass, Hoffinger, Conroy! Georgia...You really messed it up!

[@sharrielee911]

Agreed 👍🏽💯 SMFH 🤬

[@howdareyougiveup8653]

To much hate in America still. I thought America changed. But these are the kids from the past predators😂. Tell them to find the conflict of interest. They still mad she get to prosecute they GOD😂

[@Tbabymama]

The fact of the matter is, there was NOTHING improper about their relationship. 45 is stating that Fani enriched herself by having this relationship. I don't believe that at all. I'm disappointed because unfortunately this takes away from the actual crime that was committed and they should have seen this coming from a mile away.

[@paulgentile1024]

😂🤣 get your story straight Mr Wade

[@drumtwo4seven]

*CHUMP FOR PRISON 2024* 🇺🇸🇺🇸 *LET'S GO BABBITT ! F D T !*

[@karenwhite8839]

I Agree with one of the smart comments here tonight....OMG! Why are you talking now?

[@Semipro51]

I didn't know he had mental problems

[@MVN9]

Nathan did not zip his pants properly 🤣🤣😂😂😃😀

[@seewulf2385]

butt they on the right direction...Progress from progressives.. Slo Yo..

[@alleyzon3993]

Another puzzling event in America that I don't understand... 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ Why she pursued with this decision knowing the amount of scrutiny she would have been placed under dealing with DUMP! Love, lust, greed or just poor decision making skills. Democracy in America is hanging by a thin thread! Miss Willis should have known better..I would have fired her immediately.

[@wd8557]

This guy is not too bright.

[@evelynboyles9421]

What about abstaining? What about stop doing what you know is wrong and heading for a train wreck? Wade does not get it. All the grinning . Everyone goes not do workplace romance. And it is not apple pie. Excuses excuses. Did not Wade have a family and was married? What about the soon to be ex wife?

[@fifiwoof1969]

Where's Scott McAfee? Been a long time since progress in this case.

[@crystalpope520]

He is really t lying to Save His own hide…..Big Country 😂

[@SFD45182]

Linsey Davis is a terrible reporter, Soooo much corruption and He with Fani has hurt the case.

[@FliaciaOsazuwa]

Weak man.

[@Hunter96187]

It's literally the public concern that we don't have people in the office that are just put there because they having intercourse with his boss. This guy is a clown he cheated on his wife.

[@howdareyougiveup8653]

To much hate in America still. I thought America changed. But these are the kids from the past predators😂. Tell them to find the conflict of interest. They still mad she get to prosecute they GOD😂

[@Hunter96187]

@@howdareyougiveup8653 what the hell are you even saying?

[@howdareyougiveup8653]

You must be slow

[@howdareyougiveup8653]

I’m trying to figure out why so much hate. He did nothing you but prosecute republicans daddy 😂

[@howdareyougiveup8653]

The past predators of America hate agenda are still hating people for being in power through their kids 😂😂

[@DustyVid]

Why listen to him

[@AppalachianPatriot]

This man has no credibility. Why would you even interview him?

[@DonnaMM6361]

Bullshit. Any professional attorney, not to mention one who is in the position to affect the lives of people, with real long-term effects, who does not have enough personal self-control to remove himself from this conflict of interest, should never have continued in that relationship. Because, of his actions, hundreds of lives have been impacted or even demolished and or ruined, and millions of dollars of tax payers's money have been wasted. There is no excuse.

[@andyclarke695]

What conflict of interest? They were working on the same side.

[@howdareyougiveup8653]

To much hate in America still. I thought America changed. But these are the kids from the past predators😂. Tell them to find the conflict of interest. They still mad she get to prosecute they GOD😂

[@angelasconversations5551]

This world that we live in. Theater, like watching a TV show. When is the commercial about to come on. Smh. Please say it ain't so, that this is who they were going to be using to prosecute this high-profile case.

[@TjBishop001]

Nutty.

[@easytiger3302]

Classic case of the LITTLE HEAD thinking for the big head...😅😅😅

[@alonzobrooks2448]

They call him Nasty Nate😅😅

[@Sharon-ch2fg]

is. True

[@BuryOurHearts]

No work up to get wording right at all? 😅 Y'all are silly if you think anyone can't see...

[@christyritter1828]

Traitor Trump for Prison! 🇺🇸

[@warpenzol4175]

Trump 2024.. thanks for the assistance democrats!

[@larrybrown8180]

Nathan, get over yourself. It's not about you. There is a need to deliver justice to the American peopke. You are a footnote. Goodbye.

[@bankergeorge]

American apple pie lol

[@teetrav]

🛑 STOPPPPPPP TALKING TO HER!! SHE AINT YO FRIND!!! SHE QUIZZEN U LIKE A. MERCH!!😮😮GIT BACK TO THE CASE!!! AGENT ALERT!! AGENT ALERT!! AGENT ALERT!!! WOOP WOOP!!!😮😮😮😮

[@Eli-ou7ol]

Trump still guilty...

[@billredman7025]

Workplace romances are American as apple pie? Most companies have policies against this. Especially when it's with your boss. Not to mention you being legally married.

[@jackiejohnson887]

Where did you get that foolish from?

[@seewulf2385]

and this is hoo fanny the gray goosed luv machine hired to be her trusty sidekick..Fantastic performance on cnn..Unbelievabull

[@DavidRoss-lo7kz]

Bubblegum

[@jetholcomb1]

lol you would figure at this stage in the game that Disney/ so disappointed. His crappy was crappy, always will be crappy.

[@piku5637]

Restore Roe vs wade. House DV/SA survivors, the disabled and poor. Tax the rich. Normalize co-ops and active unions. Get the people healthcare.🗳️💙MA🇺🇸RLⒶ🌸🏳️‍⚧️☭🏳️‍🌈

[@pablochacon40]

lol you got caught knocking them cheeks and getting paid by the tax payers . Now you want to call fault.

[@GuiltyByPigmentation]

That’s one slickster right there

[@Ruralthailandliving]

CONARTIST SMILE!

[@seanward672]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jayanderson3630]

Hummmmmmmm!

[@brooksfleming7643]

I agree. Hes not even relevant. Just chasing money like he was to begin with. Lol

[@alonzobrooks2448]

That's what's pimps do

[@longsilver1]

This guy is a dirtbag. No doubt, But the media participation is sickening. “ some say your not qualified “ ? Ask specifically for his qualifications to run a Rico case. Softball questions combined with low information citizens is a deadly combination

[@reginadavis8052]

It amazes me how people can belittle Mr. Wade, but they can put #45 on a pedestal, knowing the things that he has done and said that falls under the category of horrific demeaning, degrading and disgusting. Is shameful…. Why is #45 fighting so hard to delay every trial if he is so innocent and one more thing, I was always taught ..You don’t have to chase a lie when you know the truth. Wrong will never prevail over right. The truth will always come out in the end. Just sit back relax and see what color the walls will be When the truth comes out about #45.

[@howdareyougiveup8653]

Preach

[@howdareyougiveup8653]

These folks big mad . The people that he hate is taking him down . Now they want a civil war 😂😂😂

[@anthonyclarke860]

This HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CASE.

[@seewulf2385]

hundreds of thou...pus gray goose...and a nationwide luv nest...make that international...

[@gmone7925]

Democracy on the line BS

[@4x4x420]

He like them fannys

[@arkelss4]

That fani & wade love ❤

[@arkelss4]

(Can do deals on bigger packs )

[@jacquelinehardy-lassiter3539]

There isn't anything wrong with the relationship. This has always been about white supremacy and I need Black interviewers to ask relevant questions instead of centering white talking points.

[@Nunya-t4b]

You didn’t sign the employment agreement though pumpkin.

[@Nunya-t4b]

Honey. Get glasses. She is black. Not black enough?

[@Mister-Reno]

Trump for federal prison 2024

[@ShesGottaFastCar]

Great and professional responses from Mr. Wade!

[@pen4hire27]

“Black faces in high places are not gonna save us.” - Professor Ruha Benjamin

[@Stanlos]

Wow! #WhatAMan!

[@TheTruthAllDay]

Get off of your knees

[@davidtrent1245]

He seems LGBTQ

[@tinageyer541]

Talk to his EX wife. Why talk to him. Slime ball. He can't even say he screwed around on his wife. Davis is trying so hard to make him a sweetheart.

[@reddrickredman8802]

She is a horrible interviewer, she obviously didn’t do her homework. In his explanation that they decided to end it , she failed to bring up the fact 20,000 text messages , going to her home not leaving her residence until early the following morning. The man is a smug filthy LIAR.

[@carliene9389]

Like Trump

[@howdareyougiveup8653]

To much hate in America still. I thought America changed. But these are the kids from the past predators😂. Tell them to find the conflict of interest. They still mad she get to prosecute they GOD😂

[@shawnalexander4928]

Now Wade needs to be gagged from discussing the case even after it's dismissed! He needs to stay silent. Watch out Fani, once a cheater always a cheater. It wouldn't surprise me if Wade and Fani marry to avoid testifying against each other. They are still together so he's still being dishonest. What was he doing in Miami when Fani alleged it was a business trip?