Willis Disqualified from Prosecuting Trump Case

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been disqualified from prosecuting President-elect Donald Trump's election interference case in Georgia due to a 'significant appearance of impropriety' linked to her romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor in the case. The Georgia Court of Appeals' decision does not dismiss the indictment but necessitates the appointment of a new prosecutor, potentially delaying or even ending the case. Willis had faced allegations of impropriety both in her personal conduct and in public statements against defendants, leading to her disqualification. The case now awaits potential review by the Georgia Supreme Court, which may uphold the disqualification. If upheld, the appointment of a new prosecutor could be lengthy and complex, with the possibility of the case being dropped altogether. This development is seen by some as a victory against the perceived political weaponization of the legal system against Trump.