Legal Analysts Highlight Difficulties in Removing Judge Aileen Cannon from Trump's Classified Documents Case

Accusations of Bias Surround Trump-Appointed Judge Amid Delays in Classified Documents Case, Removal Appears Unlikely Despite Criticism

Judge Aileen Cannon, appointed by Trump during his presidency, has been accused of bias in the classified documents case involving ex-President Donald Trump. Legal Analyst Joyce Vance criticizes Cannon for her refusal to act against apparent deception attempts by Trump's lawyers.
Despite criticism, removing Cannon from the case is unlikely and would face significant hurdles, according to legal experts Stephen Gillers and Stephen E. Smith. Gillers suggests that Cannon's reluctance to conduct the trial might be a strategy to avoid handling the case if Trump gets reelected.
Cannon's decision to delay the pre-trial schedule could significantly postpone the Florida trial, slated to start in May 2023. This raises suspicions regarding her intentions, considering the complexity of the trial involving more than 1 million pages of sensitive, classified documents.
Prosecutors have repeatedly objected to Cannon's decisions, particularly her delay in the trial. This delay could benefit Trump, who is charged with mishandling classified documents from his Mar-a-Lago estate in South Florida.
The charges against Trump include 37 criminal counts related to his handling of classified materials, with Trump maintaining his innocence. The ex-president has pleaded not guilty to these charges, as well as to charges of illegally attempting to influence the results of the 2020 presidential election.