Follow the Money: The $2 Million Grant, the DOJ Invite, and the Case That Fell Apart

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Willis’ prosecution of Trump under Georgia’s RICO statute later unraveled following revelations about her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Both were disqualified from the case. After Trump returned to the White House in 2025, the case was effectively nullified.

Newly revealed correspondence indicates that the Biden-era DOJ invited Fulton County DA Fani Willis to apply for a $2 million federal grant while she was prosecuting Donald Trump. The award, described as “sole source,” was part of roughly $18 million her office received between 2021 and 2024.

  • The Biden-era DOJ “invited” Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to apply for a federal grant while she was prosecuting President Donald J. Trump.
  • In December 2022 correspondence, Willis referenced an invitation from DOJ Senior Advisor Scott Pestridge of the Office of Justice Programs to apply for a grant.
  • The grant came from the DOJ’s Office of Justice Programs Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative.
  • Willis’ office ultimately received a $2 million “sole source” grant, meaning there were no competing applicants.
  • Between 2021 and 2024, the Biden DOJ reportedly provided roughly $18 million in total funding to her office.
  • The grant’s stated purpose was to support “at-risk” youth and crime prevention efforts.
  • Willis charged Trump under Georgia’s RICO statute, alleging efforts to subvert the 2020 election results.
  • The case later faltered after revelations of a personal relationship between Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom she appointed and whose compensation drew scrutiny.
  • Both Willis and Wade were ultimately disqualified from leading the prosecution.
  • After Trump returned to office in 2025, the prosecution was effectively nullified.

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