In June 2023, after being assigned to former President Donald J. Trump’s classified documents case, Judge Aileen M. Cannon was urged by two federal judges in South Florida, including Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga, to pass the case to another judge. Despite their advice, citing her limited trial experience and previous favorable actions towards Trump, Judge Cannon chose to keep the case.
Judge Cannon’s decision has drawn criticism, especially as she diverged from the usual practice of delegating pretrial motions to a magistrate judge, Bruce E. Reinhart, who had previously approved an FBI warrant to search Mar-a-Lago. Cannon’s slow handling of pretrial motions and indefinite postponement of the trial have also raised concerns. Critics argue she might be favoring Trump, whose legal team has pushed for trial delays potentially until after the 2024 election.
Cannon’s initial controversial intervention in the investigation had previously been rebuked by an appellate court, which reversed her decision to appoint a special master to review seized documents. Her colleagues’ early efforts to persuade her to step aside, citing her location and inexperience, highlight ongoing concerns about her role in the high-profile case.
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