The Daily Populous Wednesday May 22nd, 2024 evening edition
Authored by newsweek.com and submitted by newsweek

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said "there is no one above the law in this country" after winning a Georgia Democratic primary election on Tuesday.

Willis, who is prosecuting Donald Trump in his Georgia election interference indictment, beat attorney Christian Wise Smith in her bid for a second term as district attorney with nearly 90 percent of the vote, according to figures from the Associated Press.

In her victory speech, Willis expressed gratitude to her voters. "I am just so humbled and so grateful to the citizens of Fulton County who made this possible," she said.

"Tonight they delivered a strong and a powerful message. They want a District Attorney that believes everyone deserves to be safe and everyone is entitled to some dignity. And it's a message that's p****** folks off, but there is no one above the law in this country, nor is there anyone beneath it."

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaking at a news conference in Atlanta last year. Willis said "there is no one above the law in this country" after winning a Georgia Democratic DA primary election... Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaking at a news conference in Atlanta last year. Willis said "there is no one above the law in this country" after winning a Georgia Democratic DA primary election on Tuesday. More Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Willis won with a higher percentage of the votes than in any of her previous primary races. Fulton County, which includes Atlanta, is considered a Democratic stronghold.

Willis has faced some criticism over her romantic involvement with Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor she hired in the case against Trump who later resigned when details of their relationship were brought to light.

Willis spoke about her safety as well as her record as district attorney, particularly on crime.

Willis said that she had been "under constant attack" in recent months, leading her to move out of her home. She said she had to have "bomb dogs" at her house and police support because of threats on her life.

"All the attacks in the world can't stop us and they will not stop us," she said. "This is a fight for safety, it's a fight for justice but most it's a fight for the rule of law and we are just at the beginning of this fight."

Willis also launched an attack on her Republican rival Courtney Kramer during her speech.

"I want you all to understand here and now, my opponent is completely unqualified," she said. "She has less than four years of practicing law. She has never been in a criminal courtroom. But while she is inexperienced and unqualified and does not represent the values of my county, don't get confused, she is a real threat because of who backs her and how they back her. She does not have allegiance to the people of my county. She has allegiance to politics and the powerful interests."

She added that Kramer doesn't believe in equal protection under the law and accountability and said she would not work hard as DA.

Newsweek reached out to representatives for Willis via email for comment.

Writing on X, formerly Twitter, Harry Sisson, a Democrat content creator, celebrated Willis' win, saying he "can't wait" for her to continue "holding Donald Trump and his allies accountable."

BREAKING: Democrat Fani Willis just WON the Democratic primary for Fulton County DA. She will be able to continue her work holding Donald Trump and his allies accountable, and I can’t wait. — Harry Sisson (@harryjsisson) May 21, 2024

Willis will face Kramer in the November general election as she continues to face scrutiny. Georgia Republican lawmakers are investigating "allegations of misconduct" against Willis related to alleged "potential conflicts of interest and misuse of public funds."

Before turning to the general election and the investigation, Willis said in her speech that she would be celebrating her victory by partying and drinking Grey Goose vodka.

Update 5/22/24, 6 a.m. ET: This article was updated with additional information.

Update 5/22/24, 9:06 a.m. ET: This article was updated with additional information.

FerociousPancake on May 22nd, 2024 at 13:27 UTC »

90 percent of the vote holy cow

fairoaks2 on May 22nd, 2024 at 09:44 UTC »

Thank you Georgia voters!

TopEagle4012 on May 22nd, 2024 at 09:41 UTC »

This is great news! I can't wait for her to get the Orange Jesus case going. It'll be another nail in his coffin.