Former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants in the Georgia election subversion case have filed an appeal against Judge Scott McAfee's decision to allow Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case. The defense attorneys are urging the Georgia Court of Appeals to disqualify the entire Fulton County DA's office from prosecuting the case.

The initial ruling by Judge McAfee stipulated that Willis could continue pursuing the case, on the condition that the special prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship, Nathan Wade, resigned. Although Wade has already left the case, the defense attorneys are arguing that the entirety of Willis's office should be disqualified.

The appeal accuses DA Willis of bringing scandal and disrepute to her office, alleging that she has repeatedly violated ethical standards. Judge McAfee's previous criticism of the relationship between Willis and Wade is highlighted in the appeal, referring to it as a result of "bad choices." The defense claims that this relationship has compromised the credibility of the DA's office.

The charges against Trump and his 14 allies stem from their alleged efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 presidential election results. The charges include racketeering, conspiracy, and soliciting a public official to violate their oath of office. All defendants have pleaded not guilty.

While the DA's office declined to comment on the appeal, the case continues to draw attention due to the unresolved issue of Willis's potential disqualification. Prosecutors aim to shift the focus back to the criminal charges against Trump and his fellow co-defendants in the sprawling RICO case.

The appeal will now be considered by the Georgia Court of Appeals, which will ultimately determine whether the Fulton County DA's office will be disqualified from prosecuting the Georgia election subversion case.