ATLANTA — Rudy Giuliani is set to testify Wednesday morning before a Georgia special grand jury as part of a criminal probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
The former New York mayor, who was informed Monday that he is a target of the investigation, will be the highest-profile member of Donald Trump’s inner circle to appear before grand jurors.
His expected testimony marks a victory for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who has faced challenges in recent weeks as her office has worked to hear under oath from elected public officials and other Trump allies.
Giuliani was one of the most committed and outspoken advocates for Trump’s false assertions about the 2020 election, claiming before Georgia lawmakers multiple times that he possessed evidence of widespread voter fraud. State election officials quickly debunked those claims.
Giuliani was subpoenaed July 5 alongside others involved in the Trump campaign who were active in spreading false claims, including lawyers John Eastman, Cleta Mitchell and Jenna Ellis. Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.), who called Georgia officials about the results, has also been subpoenaed, and a federal judge on Monday dismissed his efforts to avoid making an appearance.
Willis initially requested that Giuliani appearance as “a material witness.” On Monday, Giuliani’s lawyers were informed that his status had changed and that he was now considered a “target” of the ongoing inquiry, meaning he could be indicted if the...
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