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Trump's Racketeering Case Dismissed Amid Legal Complexities

11/26/2025

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Prosecutor Pete Skandalakis dropped the racketeering case against U.S. President Donald Trump on November 26, 2025.
He cited the legal complexity and impracticality of pursuing the case against a sitting president.
Trump's defense attorney claimed the case was politically motivated.
The case was initiated by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who faced removal over a conflict of interest.
The dismissal ends significant legal threats against Trump since his 2024 re-election.

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Prosecutor Pete Skandalakis dropped the racketeering case against U.S. President Donald Trump on November 26, 2025.
He cited the legal complexity and impracticality of pursuing the case against a sitting president.
Trump's defense attorney claimed the case was politically motivated.
The case was initiated by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who faced removal over a conflict of interest.
The dismissal ends significant legal threats against Trump since his 2024 re-election.