Georgia Judge Dismisses Trump’s 2020 Election Interference Case

Sun Nov 30 2025 21:21:46 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a significant legal development, a Georgia judge has dismissed the case against Donald Trump concerning alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, marking the conclusion of his election-related legal battles.

A Georgia judge officially dismissed the election interference case against former President Donald Trump, bringing an end to a pivotal legal battle regarding his attempts to challenge the 2020 election outcome. This decision follows a series of complicated legal proceedings and reflects the changing landscape of Trump's legal challenges, leaving him with one less criminal case to handle amid a complex legal portfolio.

A Georgia judge has dismissed the sprawling 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump, ending the final effort to prosecute the president for allegedly attempting to overturn his loss to Joe Biden.

Peter Skandalakis, who took over the case after the initial prosecutor's removal, asked Judge Scott McAfee on Wednesday to dismiss the charges. Trump's lawyer, Steve Sadow, praised the decision to end the political persecution against the president.

The dismissal concludes the last of Trump's four criminal cases, with only one resulting in a conviction.

A Georgia appeals court had previously removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case due to a perceived appearance of impropriety stemming from a romantic relationship with a special prosecutor. Skandalakis self-appointed himself to the case, stating he aimed to serve justice and judicial finality.

In his communication to the judge, Skandalakis noted, This decision is not guided by a desire to advance an agenda but is based on my beliefs and understanding of the law. He added that in Georgia, Biden had won the presidential election by a very narrow margin, and Trump's efforts to discredit the results had rendered the state a focal point in election debates.

Trump’s push to overturn the election gained traction following a controversial phone call in January 2021 asking Georgia's Secretary of State to find votes. The investigation transitioned into charges against Trump and 18 co-defendants this past August, alleging conspiracy and racketeering connected to efforts aimed at reversing the electoral results.

Following the dismissal, Trump's lead attorney remarked, The political persecution of President Trump is finally over, reflecting a sentiment of vindication for Trump amidst his ongoing legal battles. The Georgia election interference case had posed one of the most serious threats to Trump, as state-level charges do not allow for self-pardons.

In the landscape of Trump's legal troubles, he faces other criminal proceedings and civil lawsuits, highlighting the complexity of his current legal status.