A legal analyst is raising concerns about Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis’s handling of the case against former President Donald Trump. In an opinion article, the analyst argues that Willis’s social media posts have injected politics into the case and cast doubt on her ability to remain impartial.

The analyst points to a petition filed by Trump’s legal team, which highlighted a political cartoon posted on Willis’s campaign Twitter account. The cartoon depicted Willis fishing in a swamp, with a fish representing Sen. Lindsey Graham on her line, and another fish resembling Trump commenting on Graham’s loyalty to the swamp. Trump’s legal team argued that this cartoon, posted during the investigation, created a perception of bias and impropriety.

The analyst also criticizes the media’s response to the situation, suggesting that if the roles were reversed, there would be more outrage. He questions whether the media would react similarly if a Republican prosecutor appeared to be using the case for campaign donations.

Another concern raised is Willis’s announcement of her campaign fundraising website just days before indicting Trump. This timing raised questions about her impartiality, especially since she had previously told a news outlet to expect a decision on whether to indict Trump by a specific date.

While a judge ruled against Trump’s petition to block Willis’s involvement in the case, his legal team plans to appeal. The judge’s ruling did acknowledge concerns about conflicts of interest affecting Willis’s decisions, as she had been involved in fundraising for a Democratic opponent of a Republican senator under investigation.

The criticism and concerns surrounding Willis’s handling of the Trump case emphasize the importance of impartiality and transparency in high-profile legal proceedings involving political figures.