In the ongoing election interference case against former President Donald Trump and nearly two dozen co-defendants in Georgia, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has vowed that she will not be deterred by defense attempts to undermine her pursuit of justice. Following a court challenge concerning her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, Willis remained resolute in her determination to hold Trump accountable.

Despite the revelation of her relationship with Wade, he voluntarily stepped down from the prosecution to eliminate any potential conflicts of interest, allowing Willis to continue leading the case. Speaking to CNN at a Georgia Easter egg hunt, Willis dismissed Trump's efforts to use the relationship to disqualify her, stating, "I don't feel like we have been slowed down at all. I think there are efforts to slow down the train, but the train is coming."

The case, which alleges a conspiracy to commit election fraud after Trump narrowly lost the state's 2020 presidential race to Joe Biden, has faced complications. Recently, Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee dismissed six counts against Trump and his co-defendants related to a controversial phone call where Trump urged Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to find additional votes.

Of the 13 counts Trump faces, three were thrown out due to insufficient details regarding the alleged violation of Raffensperger's oath of office. While the attention on Willis, who appointed Wade to draft the charges, continues to loom over the case, McAfee ruled that there was not enough evidence to support the defense's claims of disqualification.

Attorneys for Trump argued that Willis, who is Black, engaged in prejudiced behavior by making claims based on race and religion. The judge agreed to allow Trump's co-defendants to appeal his ruling, which may bring forth additional legal challenges related to prosecutorial misconduct surrounding the Willis-Wade affair.

Despite the scrutiny surrounding her personal decisions regarding the case, Willis defended herself in a media interview, stating that she does not feel her professional reputation has been tarnished. She emphasized that the relationship she had does not embarrass her in any way.

However, some have criticized Willis for speaking to the media given the potential impact on the case. Law professor Anthony Michael Kreis, who has been following the proceedings, suggested that Willis should exercise caution in her interactions with the media, particularly after the judge's warning of a possible gag order.

As the case moves forward, it remains to be seen how the legal challenges surrounding Willis's involvement and the alleged misconduct will impact the course of justice. The train of justice, as Willis promised, continues to barrel forward amidst the obstacles and debates surrounding this closely watched case.