Judge Weighs Limited Release of Trump Classified Documents Report Before Inauguration

Federal Judge Aileen Cannon considers DOJ's request to share Jack Smith's classified documents findings with congressional leaders as Trump prepares to take office.

Judge Aileen Cannon is holding a hearing to decide whether to allow a limited release of Volume 2 of Jack Smith's report on Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents to congressional judiciary leaders.
The Justice Department argues that sharing the report under strict confidentiality rules is necessary for congressional oversight, but Trump’s lawyers oppose the move, citing potential leaks and political misuse.
The classified documents case against Trump was dismissed by Cannon last year, but the DOJ is appealing her decision regarding Trump’s co-defendants, Waltine Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has declined to release the classified documents volume to the public, emphasizing concerns about prejudicing potential future trials for Trump’s co-defendants.
Democratic lawmakers have urged Garland to dismiss the case against Nauta and De Oliveira to ensure the report's release before Trump’s inauguration, fearing it could be suppressed under his administration.