Former Donald Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade has been accused by his estranged wife, Joycelyn Wade, of having nearly $500,000 in the bank despite claiming he cannot pay spousal support after losing his job. Court documents filed by Joycelyn allege that funds totaling at least $495,000 were deposited into Wade’s trust account in 2022 and 2023. She claims that the funds have not been moved to his operating accounts, indicating an accumulation rather than reliance on these funds.
Wade had to step down as a special prosecutor in the Georgia case after his affair with District Attorney Fani Willis was exposed. He had previously argued that losing the prosecutor job left him with no income and unable to pay the agreed-upon spousal support to Joycelyn. However, Joycelyn’s legal team disputes this claim, citing Wade’s substantial income from private practice in 2022 and 2023, as well as cash payments from clients. They argue that Wade has more than adequate means to meet his financial obligations.
Wade had been earning $250 an hour for prosecuting the case against Trump and other co-defendants, totaling more than $700,000 while working for the DA. He had spent thousands on lavish trips for himself and Willis, his co-defendant in the case. The revelation of his affair with Willis led to concerns of misconduct, prompting Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee to rule that one of them should step down. Wade resigned as special prosecutor on the same day as McAfee’s decision, while Willis remained in her role.
Following the ruling, Joycelyn subpoenaed Willis in the divorce case in an attempt to expose her estranged husband’s lavish spending, despite his claims of financial hardship. Ultimately, a temporary settlement was reached between Wade and Joycelyn before Willis had to testify. The attorneys for Trump and his co-defendants have continued to appeal for Willis to be removed from the case, citing the appearance of misconduct due to her relationship with Wade. Despite the ongoing drama, it seems that Wade has significant financial resources that have been called into question during the divorce proceedings.
