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In reply to the discussion: SC Smith obviously knew that Cannon may be the judge [View all]gab13by13
(31,738 posts)Trump people put their finger on the scale to get Aileen Cannon appointed for the search warrant investigation. Trump people wanted her to preside over the investigation. Trump's strategy from day 1 of being investigated was to delay everything. Aileen Cannon did exactly what Trump wanted her to do, she delayed the document investigation by interfering in a valid FBI search warrant, by interfering in an ongoing DOJ criminal investigation by delaying it.
Now Trump is indicted and the Chief clerk assigns the case to Cannon based on her being chosen improperly the first time, she was already involved in the case. Yes, of course Jack Smith can run rings around Aileen Cannon and no Jack Smith would not want Cannon recused just because she is a Trump appointed judge. I believe that Jack Smith wants to hold a Trump trial before the election, and I am quite sure that Jack Smith is aware that based on Cannon's past performance of delay, the possibility of that happening is greatly diminished with Cannon.
If Cannon is permanently assigned to this trial Jack Smith should file to have her recuse herself and Jack Smith should file with the 11th Circuit Appeals court to have her recused.
Lets see what happens at the arraignment hearing. Lets see if we get an indication of when a Trump trial will be scheduled. I guarantee, with Cannon presiding, it will not happen before the election. Personally I believe the American people deserve to see who Donald Trump is before voting for him, but that's just my humble opinion. Jack Smith said he expects a trial to last 3 weeks, he said that for a reason, he wants a trial before the election.