Judge Cannon's Decision Likely Delays Trump's Mar-a-Lago Documents Trial

Legal Experts Question Judge's Ability to Preside Over the Case, Suggesting Bias and Strategic Delay Tactics

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has rejected a request from special counsel Jack Smith to set a deadline for former President Donald Trump’s legal team to provide notice of what classified materials they plan to use at trial, leading to a likely delay of the trial currently set for May 2024.
Cannon's decision has been criticized by legal experts who question her ability to preside over the case and suggest bias in favor of Trump.
Cannon's order prevents any other trial from being scheduled, and her refusal to move the trial date prevents Smith from being able to challenge her in an appeal.
Legal experts suggest that Cannon's actions are strategic, continually favoring Trump and delaying the trial without giving the Department of Justice strong grounds to fight her.
Despite the criticism, there is no clear path for Smith to get Cannon recused or to appeal her refusal to keep the trial on track.