A new development in the case involving Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and former divorce attorney Nathan Wade has surfaced, shedding light on their alleged affair. Text exchanges between Terrence Bradley and Ashleigh Merchant, exposed on Megyn Kelly's podcast on Wednesday, suggest that the relationship may have begun in 2019 when Willis was a judge in South Fulton. Bradley's messages indicate that the affair started before their official statements, raising questions about the timeline of their relationship.

The texts further reveal that Willis and Wade took trips together using money earned on the job, with destinations including Florida, Texas, California, and Napa. Despite Bradley's nonchalant tone in the messages, his discomfort during questioning on the stand indicates a possible shift in his stance.

Donald Trump and his co-defendants are seeking to have Willis removed from the case, alleging that she lied about the timeline of her relationship with Wade, whom she appointed as a special prosecutor in November 2021. An ongoing hearing will determine whether Willis can continue on the case, with closing arguments scheduled for Friday before Judge Scott McAfee makes a ruling.

The emergence of these text messages has added a new layer of complexity to the case, as the court navigates between the messages' implications and the testimonies presented during the hearing. The revelations from the text exchanges could potentially influence the outcome of the proceedings, providing key insights into the affair between Willis and Wade.