First phase of Trump Fulton election case begins this week

Late this week jury selection will begin in the trial of Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro, two of the 19 defendants – including former President Donald Trump – charged by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis with conspiring to overturn the results of Georgia’s 2020 presidential election. Powell and Chesebro exercised their right under Georgia law for a speedy trial, and so will be tried separately from Trump and his fellow defendants. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, the AJC’s Tamar Hallerman, who has followed every step of Willis’ investigation of Trump and his allies, joins Greg Bluestein and Bill Nigut with a preview of what to expect as jury selection gets underway with the trial soon to follow.

Plus, Congressman Jim Jordan has the support of every GOP member of Georgia’s U.S. House delegation as Jordan pushes his bid to become speaker of the House. But does Jordan have the votes to win? AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell shares her analysis as the battle gets underway on the floor of the House.

And later, just what is Herschel Walker doing with the $4.5 million in unspent campaign contributions sitting in his campaign bank account? Contemplating another run for office? The former UGA football legend is remaining mum on the subject, which is leading to plenty of speculation among Georgia Republicans.

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Links to today's topics:

Powell and Chesebro win early trial date

Georgia GOP Reps say "Jordan for speaker"

Herschel Walker’s mountain of campaign cash

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