Overview

• Special counsel Jack Smith criticizes Judge Aileen Cannon's willingness to entertain a theory proposed by Trump to dismiss the case, calling it 'pure fiction'.
• Judge Cannon rebukes Smith's urgency in court filings, marking a significant clash in the prosecution of the classified documents case against Trump.
• Legal experts debate the possibility of Smith seeking Judge Cannon's recusal, highlighting the unusual tension and potential impacts on the trial's timeline.
• The Presidential Records Act becomes a focal point of contention, with Trump arguing he converted classified records to personal documents, a claim prosecutors dispute.
• The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has previously overturned two of Cannon's decisions, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing legal battle.