Trump’s Georgia Election Documentary Delayed

A forthcoming documentary will delve into former President Donald Trump’s alleged interference in the Georgia election, the BBC announced Friday. The trial, initially scheduled before the November election, has been postponed due to defense efforts to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Titled “State of Georgia v. Donald J. Trump,” the documentary is produced by London-based 72 Films and directed by BAFTA-winner Marian Mohamed. Despite no release date being announced, the 90-minute film promises “unprecedented access to the case.”

The documentary will highlight various aspects of the case, including the employee who recorded Trump’s controversial phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, where Trump urged him to “find” votes. It will also cover the story of the “suburban candle maker” who served as the foreperson in the grand jury that indicted Trump, among other key figures.

The BBC’s interest in Trump’s presidency is not new. In late 2020, the network aired a documentary series called “The Trump Show,” which covered various events and controversies during Trump’s tenure, including his impeachment trial, the Covid pandemic, claims of election fraud, and the January 6 attack on the Capitol. The series featured interviews with Trump’s friends and advisors, such as Rudy Giuliani, Steve Bannon, and John Bolton.

In August last year, Trump and 18 co-defendants were indicted in Georgia for their alleged roles in attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the state. While several co-defendants accepted plea agreements and pleaded guilty, Trump pleaded not guilty to 10 felony charges, including a violation of the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

However, the Georgia Court of Appeals recently halted the case, pending a ruling on whether Willis could continue as prosecutor. Trump has argued that Willis should be disqualified due to a past relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade. A hearing to address Willis’s disqualification has been set for October, likely pushing the trial date beyond the November 8 election.

Meanwhile, in a separate case last month, Trump was convicted of 34 felony charges related to falsifying business records, following a lengthy investigation into a hush-money scheme involving Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. He also faces charges in Florida for mishandling classified documents and federal charges for attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Judge Aileen Cannon has scheduled hearings in Trump’s Florida case for later this month, further delaying a potential trial.