Judge Aileen Cannon sets NO trial date - thus far - in Trump's documents/obstruction/espionage case

Trump-appionted Judge Aileen Cannon heard arguments from the prosecutors and from Trump's attorneys about when Trump's case should go to trial. Special Counsel Jack Smith's team has consistently asked for the trial to be set for December 2023. Trump wants the trial to be set AFTER the November 2024 presidential election.

Judge Cannon set . . . no trial date, but indicated she would issue an order "promptly." What are the implications of this inaction by Cannon and where is she likely to land on the issue of an appropriate trial date?

This video also explores Donald Trump's new favorite mantra - that prosecuting him for his crimes constitutes "election interference." Yet, in that Florida courtroom, it was Trump's lawyers who tried to tie the trail date to the date of a presidential election. Which actually felt a bit like . . . election interference, in the sense that, if Trump's trial was conducted prior to the next presidential election, the American voters would know whether they were voting for a convicted felon or someone who was fully exonerated at trial.

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[namelessjedi]

She is a cult member ruling on a case against the leader of her cult. She’s compromised and incapable of making rational decisions.

[thetalkingbear]

She's already showing that her lack of experience and lack of neutrality proves she should have recused herself.

[kenotube]

Don’t wait a minute longer. Petition to have this traitor in a robe recused NOW.

[virginiathom]

Aileen Cannon needs to be removed from this case.

[PLS.]

I think she failed this second test too.

[janetmoquin]

Its time to go back to the 11th courts, get rid of her!

[michaelkellys]

Hopefully Jack Smith will take the steps to get her off the trial and get a truly impartial judge

[catherinekasmer]

A judge should not be hearing cases against the person who appointed her. Period.

[bradforward]

She's literally a criminal Judge.

[stephaniewilliams]

It's time to remove her. She's obviously trying to help Trump!

[Jefuslives]

DOJ should have IMMEDIATELY petitioned for cannon's removal when it became clear that she would not follow the law and recuse herself.

[markb]

Get her removed! She is unable to make judicial judgments in any case.

[annbriscese]

She must be forced to recuse herself. Clearly she's beholden to Trump, and doesn't have the experience to oversee this case to boot.

[eekns]

How much longer is she permitted to further obstruct justice on Trump’s behalf?!

[yolandadenny]

Implement the backup plan, charge him in New Jersey, and make it worse for him. Trump doesn't get the picture. He incurs harsher consequences each time he fights the law. Teach him the law wins.

[gingerguzman]

Ok she has proven more than once that she is in Trump pocket GET HER OUT OF THE CASE! She needs to be removed ASAP!!!!

[lancemurray]

March + the expected delays from motions filed = after Nov 2024. Judge Cannon making it easy for Trump's team to delay this as long as possible. Shameful.

[onesandzeroes]

She abused her judicial discretion, so let's give her the most important criminal case thus far. I will never understand the US.

[briantanguay]

If Cannon had any honor, sense of duty, or honest respect for the law, she would refuse herself. Period.

[KatySueWho]

At least she showed her bias right away so Jack Smith can get her replaced before she does a bunch of damage.