President Trump has turned the tables on corrupt DA Fani Willis, demanding over $6 million in taxpayer-funded legal fees.
Story Highlights
- Trump seeks $6.26 million reimbursement under new Georgia law targeting prosecutorial misconduct
- Fani Willis disqualified for “appearance of impropriety” after romantic relationship with prosecutor exposed
- Case dismissed in November 2025 after replacement prosecutor took over
- Fulton County taxpayers face potential $10 million hit from multiple defendant claims
Trump Demands Justice Under New Georgia Law
President Trump filed a motion in Fulton County Superior Court on January 8, 2026, seeking $6,261,613.08 in attorney fees and costs from DA Fani Willis’s office. The request utilizes a 2025 Georgia statute specifically designed to allow defendants to recover legal expenses when prosecutors are disqualified for misconduct and cases are subsequently dismissed. Republican legislators openly acknowledged they crafted this law with Trump’s situation in mind, providing a powerful tool against prosecutorial abuse.
Trump’s lead attorney Steve Sadow emphasized the case was “politically motivated” and “rightfully dismissed,” calling the fee request entirely reasonable. The filing details legal work performed by eight different law firms over multiple years of defending against Willis’s weaponized prosecution. This represents a complete reversal of fortunes, transforming Trump from defendant to creditor in a case that should never have been brought.
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Willis’s Romance Scandal Destroys Prosecution
The entire case unraveled when defense attorneys exposed Willis’s romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade in January 2024. Evidence revealed Willis financially benefited from Wade’s inflated fees, which he used to fund their joint vacations. Despite initially surviving a judicial review, the Georgia Court of Appeals ultimately disqualified Willis and her entire office for “appearance of impropriety” in December 2024, cementing her professional disgrace.
The replacement prosecutor, Pete Skandalakis, quickly dismissed all charges against Trump in November 2025, recognizing the case lacked merit. This swift dismissal vindicated Trump’s position that the prosecution was nothing more than a political witch hunt designed to interfere with his presidential campaign. Willis’s ethical failures not only destroyed her case but exposed Georgia taxpayers to millions in liability.
Taxpayers Face Massive Bill for Prosecutorial Misconduct
Fulton County residents now confront the financial consequences of Willis’s reckless prosecution through their tax dollars. The $6.26 million Trump seeks would devastate the DA’s operating budget, potentially limiting resources for legitimate criminal cases. Co-defendants are expected to file similar claims, pushing total exposure toward $10 million and creating a fiscal crisis for the county.
Willis’s office desperately argues the new law violates separation of powers and operates retroactively, but these constitutional challenges ring hollow given her documented misconduct. The statute rightfully holds prosecutors accountable for ethical violations that waste taxpayer money on politically motivated prosecutions. Conservative patriots nationwide recognize this as a crucial precedent preventing future weaponization of the justice system against political opponents.
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Trump seeks $6 million after Georgia election case dismissal
Trump asks for more than $6.2M in legal fees after Georgia election case dismissal
Trump looks to collect 6 million in legal fees from dismissed Georgia election case
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