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Trump Eyes Big Victories Over Fani Willis, ‘Naked Emperor’ Jack Smith, Who Both Face Threat of Disqualification

Both Willis and Smith, facing grave challenges, could be removed by judges from atop the cases they indicted.

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Fani Willis, the Fulton County district attorney, testifies about her romance with Mr. Wade on February 15, 2024, at Atlanta. Alyssa Pointer/pool via AP
A.R. HOFFMAN
A.R. HOFFMAN

Judge Aileen Cannon’s expansion of hearings to determine whether Special Counsel Jack Smith is constitutionally appointed brings into focus the possibility that two of the prosecutors pursuing President Trump could soon find themselves disqualified. 

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A.R. HOFFMAN
A.R. HOFFMAN

Mr. Hoffman is an associate editor of the Sun, where he covers politics and culture. He holds a PhD from Harvard and a law degree from Stanford.

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