Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s office has stated that the state senator aiming to impeach the prosecutor handling the case against former President Donald Trump has not provided sufficient evidence of the required support to call a special session. State Senator Colton Moore claimed to have the backing of “3/5 of each respective house” in the state legislature to impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. However, the governor’s office reported that they have not received any evidence to substantiate this claim.
Moore’s move to impeach the prosecutor has garnered attention and controversy. He has criticized Willis for her actions in the case against Trump, alleging political bias. In his call for an emergency session, Moore expressed concern over what he perceives as radical left prosecutors targeting political opponents.
In response to Moore’s claim of having support from the majority in both houses, he clarified that his aim is to gather signatures from 3/5 of his colleagues, rather than having a majority outright.
Governor Kemp’s office refrained from commenting further on Moore’s impeachment efforts due to the governor’s involvement in the case. Kemp was subpoenaed in the case in November 2022. One of Kemp’s senior advisers, Cody Hall, commented on the situation, drawing attention to the potential political implications of such actions, especially in light of previous events where special sessions were called before significant elections.