In an exclusive sit-down interview with ABC News' Linsey Davis, former Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade spoke out for the first time since resigning from the election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Wade, who stepped aside from the case following a judge's ruling on his relationship with District Attorney Fani Willis, admitted to having regrets but emphasized the importance of the ongoing prosecution.

During the interview, Wade acknowledged the significance of workplace romances, stating that they are as common as apple pie and can happen to anyone. However, he expressed regret that his personal relationship became the center of attention in such a crucial prosecution, overshadowing the true issues at hand.

Wade's resignation came after Judge Scott McAfee declined to disqualify Willis outright but ruled that one of them must step aside due to a "significant appearance of impropriety." McAfee found no sufficient evidence of an actual conflict of interest. Trump and other defendants are seeking an appeal to remove Willis from the case, but the Georgia Court of Appeals has yet to make a decision on the matter.

According to testimony given by both Wade and Willis, their relationship began in early 2022 and ended in the summer of 2023, after Wade joined the case in November 2021. When asked if they should have put their relationship on hold for the sake of democracy, Wade conceded that it could have been an approach, but their feelings grew too strong to ignore.

Four defendants in the case have already reached plea deals and pleaded guilty, while Trump and the remaining 14 defendants maintain their not guilty pleas. As of now, no trial date has been set.

Wade's interview with Linsey Davis will continue to air on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Monday morning, providing further insights into his perspective on the case and his decision to resign.