Judge Cannon Faces Scrutiny Over Delays in Trump January 6 Report

Legal experts criticize Judge Aileen Cannon's handling of motions delaying the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on January 6, as Trump’s legal team explores further appeals.

The Eleventh Circuit Court denied Donald Trump’s request to block the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's January 6 report, but Judge Aileen Cannon has accepted new motions delaying its publication.
Trump's lawyers, representing employees Waltine Nauta and Carlos De Olivera, argue the report's release could prejudice their classified documents trial, despite the cases being unrelated.
Legal experts question Judge Cannon’s authority to issue rulings in cases already elevated to the appeals court, labeling her actions as potentially partisan.
The Justice Department may escalate the matter back to the Eleventh Circuit or potentially the Supreme Court to ensure the report's release this week, though further delays remain possible.
Critics highlight the broader challenges of the legal system's cautious approach against Trump’s aggressive exploitation of procedural loopholes.