Georgia Court Cancels Trump Appeal Hearing

The Georgia Court of Appeals has unexpectedly canceled oral arguments scheduled for December 5 regarding the appeal by Donald Trump and co-defendants seeking to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the 2020 election interference case. This decision follows allegations of a conflict of interest due to Willis's past romantic relationship with former special prosecutor Nathan Wade, which Trump argues should lead to her removal. Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee previously ruled there was no conflict warranting Willis's disqualification, contingent on Wade's resignation, which he submitted. With Trump set to assume office in January, the future of this and other legal proceedings remains uncertain, especially as federal cases face delays. The court's brief order did not provide a reason for the cancellation, leaving the timeline for any further action unclear. Meanwhile, legal experts note that the Georgia state case against a sitting president could face constitutional and practical challenges.