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An MSNBC host named Joy Reid made a claim without proof that U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon might have been given a bribe by former President Trump in exchange for a Supreme Court seat. Judge Cannon is in charge of a case involving classified documents related to former President Trump. Reid suggested that Judge Cannon may give favorable rulings to help her chances of being chosen for the Supreme Court by President Trump.
Some people on the show discussed whether the prosecutor in the case, Jack Smith, should try to appeal to a higher court to have Judge Cannon removed from the case. They mentioned that Smith might have a better chance for an appeal if Judge Cannon makes rulings he disagrees with during the trial. However, they also pointed out that it could be difficult to appeal at this stage of the legal process.
Leftist Joy Reid Floats Baseless Claim That Judge Aileen Cannon Has Been 'Bribed' By Trump https://t.co/ZQUJYv9lfS
— Trump2024_no_matter_what (@TexasTrump2024) May 10, 2024
The conversation on the show seemed to imply that Judge Cannon might be biased in favor of President Trump because she gave him a continuance in the case. There were insinuations made that Judge Cannon was making decisions to please President Trump in hopes of being chosen for the Supreme Court. These suggestions were made without any evidence to support them.
This news story is an example of how some media personalities are quick to spread conspiracy theories without proper evidence. It is important for journalists and commentators to stick to the facts and not make unfounded claims that could damage the reputation of individuals involved in legal cases.
