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Inside Fani Willis’ testimony before a state Senate committee

AJC journalists Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy discuss the Fulton County district attorney’s testimony.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testifies before a state Senate committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testifies before a state Senate committee at the Capitol on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)
Dec 18, 2025

On Thursday’s episode of the “Politically Georgia” podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution journalists Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy breakdown Wednesday’s explosive testimony from of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis before a state Senate committee.

They describe a tense, highly political hearing marked by sharp exchanges, questions about her handling of the Donald Trump election interference case and clear ambitions from Republican lawmakers eyeing higher office.

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The hosts also examine what the testimony means for Willis’ future and how lawmakers could still try to rein in local prosecutors.

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About the Author

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast. She also steps in front of the mic, creating compelling segments for the show. Before joining the AJC, the Chicago native worked as a senior producer at Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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