New Prosecutor Dismisses Trump’s Georgia Election Case

The election interference case against former President Donald Trump and 14 of his associates will not proceed, following a decision by a new prosecutor. On November 26, 2025, Pete Skandalakis, the executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, filed a motion to dismiss the charges, citing his self-appointment to the case after the removal of Fani Willis, the former Fulton County District Attorney.

Willis was dismissed from the case due to a romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, which raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Wade had previously withdrawn from the case after a judge ordered one of them to step aside. Following this, Willis also faced removal.

The case initially centered around allegations that Trump and his allies, including former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, attempted to undermine the results of Georgia’s 2020 election. The charges were filed in 2023 under an anti-racketeering statute typically associated with organized crime, detailing a nearly 100-page indictment that outlined how the defendants allegedly conspired to overturn Trump’s electoral loss.

Judge Scott McAfee of the Fulton County Superior Court formally dismissed the case at Skandalakis’ request, issuing a brief order that concluded the legal proceedings against Trump and his co-defendants.

In response to the dismissal, Steve Sadow, Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia, expressed approval, stating, “The political persecution of President Trump by disqualified DA Fani Willis is finally over. This case should never have been brought. A fair and impartial prosecutor has put an end to this lawfare.” Earlier this year, Trump had publicly criticized Willis, calling her “a disaster” and suggesting that she should face criminal charges herself.

Skandalakis, after reviewing the case, opted not to pursue it further, which effectively concluded the legal challenges associated with Trump’s alleged efforts to influence the election results in Georgia. His self-appointment followed several attempts to find another prosecutor willing to take on the case, all of which were unsuccessful.

This dismissal marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal battles surrounding Trump, who is currently facing multiple investigations and trials related to his presidency and post-election activities. The decision to not pursue the charges in Georgia could influence the political landscape as the 2026 midterm elections approach.