Fani Willis DQ'ed in Georgia, and Delusional Biden's Cognitive Decline, with VDH, Ashleigh Merchant, Mike Davis, and Phil Holloway | Ep. 970
The Megyn Kelly Show
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Why was Fani Willis disqualified from the Georgia case against Donald Trump and his co-defendants?
Fani Willis was disqualified due to an appearance of impropriety and conflict of interest, primarily because of her undisclosed relationship with Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor in the case. She and Wade engaged in financial transactions, and she brought him into the case despite his incompetence. This compromised the integrity of the prosecution.
Why did the court's ruling leave open the question of who will take over the case?
The ruling left open the question of who will take over the case because it will now be assigned to the Prosecuting Attorneys Council (PAC) for review. The PAC will have to decide whether to assign the case to another prosecutor, and it’s likely that no rational or sane prosecutor will want to take over such a tainted and controversial case.
Why did Phil Holloway say that Fani Willis will not appeal quietly?
Phil Holloway believes Fani Willis will not appeal quietly because she has a vested personal interest in the case, as indicated by her inappropriate relationship with Nathan Wade and her biased conduct. Her refusal to recuse herself voluntarily and her attempt to appeal the ruling to the Georgia Supreme Court suggest she is determined to keep the case going.
Why did Victor Davis Hanson say that the disqualification of Fani Willis is a victory for Trump on both legal and political fronts?
Victor Davis Hanson stated that the disqualification of Fani Willis is a victory for Trump because it undermines the weaponized legal cases against him and exposes the incompetence and bias of the prosecution. This victory also boosts Trump's political standing by showing his resilience and the extent to which his opponents have overreached.
Why did the media play down the news about Fani Willis's disqualification when it first broke?
The media played down the news about Fani Willis's disqualification when it first broke because they were biased and saw it as a threat to their narrative against Trump. They dismissed the story as a 'nothing burger' and did not want to give credibility to the allegations of impropriety and conflict of interest.
Why is the opinion from the Court of Appeals considered strong and well-worded?
The opinion from the Court of Appeals is considered strong and well-worded because it clearly outlines the appearance of impropriety and conflict of interest in Fani Willis's conduct. It emphasizes the egregious nature of her actions, such as her affair with Nathan Wade, her financial transactions, and her biased statements, which warranted her disqualification.
Why did Ashley Merchant believe the motion to disqualify Fani Willis could potentially end the whole case?
Ashley Merchant believed the motion to disqualify Fani Willis could potentially end the whole case because the appearance of impropriety and conflict of interest was so significant. She thought that an independent prosecutor reviewing the case would see that it lacked probable cause and would not proceed with it, effectively derailing the entire prosecution.
Why did Mike Davis say that Joe Biden’s approval rating is plummeting while Trump’s is rising?
Mike Davis said Joe Biden's approval rating is plummeting due to his cognitive decline, lack of public appearances, and failure to address key issues like the economy and border security. Trump’s approval rating is rising because of his resilience, defiance, and ability to connect with a wide range of voters, including those who traditionally support Democrats.
Why did Victor Davis Hanson suggest that Joy Reid’s defense of Fani Willis is problematic?
Victor Davis Hanson suggested that Joy Reid’s defense of Fani Willis is problematic because it reveals a willingness to use race as a shield for incompetence and unethical behavior. Reid’s comments about the case being a victory for DEI and her characterization of Trump supporters as racists only further alienate fair-minded Americans who see through such tactics.
Why did George Stephanopoulos ignore his executive producer’s warnings not to use the word 'rape' on air?
George Stephanopoulos ignored his executive producer’s warnings because of his deep-seated animosity towards Trump. Despite knowing the legal risk, he deliberately used the word 'rape' multiple times to defame Trump, believing that his actions would be acceptable to his superiors and audience due to the prevailing anti-Trump sentiment in the media.
- Georgia appeals court disqualified Fani Willis from Trump election interference case
- Disqualification due to appearance of impropriety in relationship with Nathan Wade
- Case will be assigned to Prosecuting Attorneys Council
- Willis plans to appeal to Supreme Court
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