Leadership Changes in Georgia Election Case Against Trump Following DA Disqualification

Fri Nov 14 2025 20:42:43 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In an unprecedented move, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia announces that Pete Skandalakis will take over the prosecution in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others, following the disqualification of DA Fani Willis due to a conflict of interest. This decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges as the case continues to unfold.

The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia appointed Pete Skandalakis to lead the case against Donald Trump and others after Fulton County DA Fani Willis was disqualified due to concerns over a romantic relationship with a special prosecutor. Skandalakis emphasized the importance of an informed approach amid public interest. Trump faces charges along with 14 other individuals, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, although Trump's presidential status complicates proceedings.

ATLANTA — Following the disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia has appointed its executive director, Pete Skandalakis, to take charge of the election interference case against President Donald Trump and others.

Willis was removed from the case due to an 'appearance of impropriety' stemming from a romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor she had appointed. Skandalakis stated in an emailed announcement, 'The filing of this appointment reflects my inability to secure another conflict prosecutor to assume responsibility for this case.' He mentioned that multiple prosecutors were approached, but all declined the appointment.

While actions against Trump may be stalled due to his presidential status, 14 others, including former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and attorney Rudy Giuliani, are still facing charges. Skandalakis expressed the need for transparency and accountability regarding the case’s direction.

The implications of Willis’s disqualification and ongoing complexities in the case highlight the challenges faced by prosecutors amid broader questions of legal and ethical standards in high-profile trials.

In recent weeks, Trump announced pardons for individuals involved in overturning the 2020 election results, but these do not impact state charges. Meanwhile, the public remains attentive to the case's developments as Skandalakis navigates the next steps in this politically charged environment.