Trump appeals ruling that let DA Fani Willis to stay on Georgia election case

Zoom in: The defendants again argue in the appeal that Willis' romantic romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade caused a conflict of interest in the Georgia case.

• "DA Willis has covered herself and her office in scandal and disrepute, as she has squandered her credibility and repeatedly and flagrantly violated the heightened ethical standards demanded of her position," the appeal states.
• The DA's office did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.

Catch up quick: Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee ruled earlier this month that Willis could stay on the case if either she or Wade stepped down, which Wade did the same day.

• The judge emphasized his decision didn't indicate that the court supports the DA's "tremendous lapse in judgment."

State of play: Following the ruling, McAfee granted permission for Trump's lawyers to appeal the decision to the Georgia Court of Appeals before the start of a trial.

• A trial start date has not yet been set.

Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional developments.