Archive · 15 Nov 2025
New Prosecutor Appoints Himself in Trump Georgia Election Case
A top prosecutor in Georgia named Pete Skandalakis has decided to take charge of a court case against Donald Trump and his friends.
This case is about trying to change the results of the 2020 election.
The original prosecutor, Fani Willis, had to step down because of a mistake she made involving a relationship with another lawyer she hired for the case.
Since no other lawyers wanted to take on this difficult and politically charged case, Skandalakis stepped in himself.
He said he needs to review all the evidence, which is a lot, before deciding what to do next.
Trump's lawyers think the case should be thrown out, but other people involved in the case still face charges.
Skandalakis has a lot of experience as a prosecutor and has handled similar election-related matters before.
Pete Skandalakis has appointed himself as the prosecutor for the election interference case against Donald Trump and 18 others in Georgia.
Skandalakis took over after District Attorney Fani Willis was disqualified due to an appearance of impropriety related to her relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade.
No other prosecutors were willing to take on the politically sensitive case, prompting Skandalakis's self-appointment.
Skandalakis has begun reviewing the extensive evidence in the case, including 101 boxes of documents.
The case accuses Trump and his allies of conspiring to subvert the 2020 election results in Georgia, with 14 co-defendants still facing charges.
- Who
- Pete Skandalakis, Director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia
- What
- Appointed himself to oversee the Fulton County election interference case against Donald Trump and 18 others after the disqualification of District Attorney Fani Willis.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Fulton County, Georgia
- Why
- To ensure an informed and transparent determination on how to proceed with the politically sensitive case after other prosecutors declined to take it over.
Prosecution's Stance
Defense's Stance
Case Continuation and Outcome
Prosecution's Stance
The appointment of Pete Skandalakis allows for an informed and transparent determination on how to proceed with the Fulton County election interference case against Donald Trump and his co-defendants, ensuring the public's interest in the outcome.
Defense's Stance
Donald Trump's attorney believes the politically charged prosecution must end and is confident a fair review will lead to the dismissal of the case. Other legal experts suggest the case may be simplified or lead to plea deals for co-defendants, with action against Trump unlikely while he is President.
Prosecutor's Role and Authority
Prosecution's Stance
Pete Skandalakis, as the head of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council, has appointed himself to oversee the case after other prosecutors declined, aiming to complete the assessment and decide the next steps.
Defense's Stance
While Skandalakis is described as a fair-minded and honorable man, the defense is seeking the end of the prosecution. The Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council has limited resources, which could impact the case's progression.
- New Prosecutor
- Pete Skandalakis (Director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia)
- Previous Prosecutor
- Fani Willis (District Attorney)
- Case Allegations
- Election interference and unlawfully conspiring to subvert the 2020 election results in Georgia
- Reason for Willis's Disqualification
- Appearance of impropriety due to romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade
- Replacement Process
- Skandalakis appointed himself after other prosecutors declined to take the case.
- Skandalakis's Background
- 25 years as an elected Republican district attorney; has led the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council since 2018.
- Current Status of Co-defendants
- 14 co-defendants, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, still face charges.
