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Trump shares similarities with the Georgia rapper, as both were indicted on RICO charges by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Donald Trump has shared his thoughts on the ongoing Young Thug RICO trial. The former President said he thinks the rapper is being “treated very unfairly” in the Georgia case.
During a live podcast with controversial influencer Adin Ross, Trump gave his opinion on the legal issue surrounding Young Thug, whose legal name is Jeffery Williams. After Ross mentioned his “friend” and his current legal battle, he asked Trump what they could do to ensure the rapper’s right to a fair trial. NFR Podcast shared the clip with X.
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) August 5, 2024“So, um, I know Fani Willis treated you very unfairly. I have a friend who’s currently being treated unfair by her. He’s a rapper named Young Thug,” explained the streamer, who also wore a Make America Great Again hat.
After Trump confirmed he knew about the case, Ross answered the question.
“Just wondering if there’s a way that we can make sure he is getting treated fair,” he asked the convicted politician.
Trump responded, “So, I heard about him, so I have heard he is being treated very [unfairly] by her, and I would tell her, she’s got to treat these patriots that are being all, terrible, all going after him, and I hear Young Thug is being treated…I heard the name. I heard it from other people that he’s being treated unfairly. So, he’s got to be treated fairly.”
Young Thug was indicted on racketeering, gang, drug, and gun charges in 2022. His case has caused much controversy, including a potential mistrial and removal of its original judge. Despite this, he and five others allegedly involved continue to be detained.
Trump’s sentiments are not shocking, given his own RICO charges in the state. Moreover, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis currently handles both men’s cases. In the interview, Trump also criticized Willis, even mocking the pronunciation of her first name.
“She goes by the name Fani, even though it’s F-A-N-I, she wants it pronounced ‘faa·nee,’ little French, little French accent,” stated Trump.
However, according to Fox 5, Fani is a Swahili name that means “prosperous.”
As for Willis’ indictment against Trump for election interference, the Supreme Court’s June ruling on presidential immunity further complicates the case. Moreover, the Georgia Court of Appeals will hear arguments for Trump’s appeal of the Fani Willis disqualification decision on Dec. 5, extending the actual trial even more.
