In a significant development, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been permanently disqualified from prosecuting the RICO case against former President Donald J. Trump and his allies. The Georgia Supreme Court denied her appeal on Tuesday, ending her role in the election interference investigation.

The court’s 4-3 decision concluded that Willis and her office could no longer handle the case due to ethical violations stemming from her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. The Georgia Court of Appeals had initially removed Willis from the case in December, citing an “appearance of impropriety.” Willis appealed the ruling but was unsuccessful.

Trump announced the outcome on Truth Social, labeling it a “Big WIN for Justice and Law in Georgia.” He accused Willis and her team of orchestrating a “Fake Witch Hunt,” alleging misconduct, false testimony, and improper financial dealings. Trump’s attorney, Steve Sadow, praised the decision, calling Willis’ actions “egregious” and stating it should halt what he described as “wrongful political, lawfare persecutions.”

Jeff Clark, another defendant in the case, welcomed the ruling, noting that the prosecution had “never should have been brought in the first place.” The matter now moves to the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia, which will appoint a new prosecutor. Willis stated she disagrees with the decision but pledged to transfer case materials to the council.

The case’s future remains uncertain. A new prosecutor could choose to drop it, refile, or proceed against other defendants. If charges remain, Trump would likely face trial only after 2029, as the current legal process stalls.