The ongoing saga surrounding former President Donald Trump and the legal fireworks initiated by Special Counsel Jack Smith took an interesting twist with Judge Aileen Cannon’s dramatic ruling. Cannon recently dismissed the allegations accusing Trump of mishandling classified documents, sending shockwaves through the liberal echo chamber. But the circus isn’t over just yet; recent chatter suggests that Trump’s campaign insiders are eyeing Cannon for a potential promotion to attorney general should he reclaim the White House.
Reports surfaced this week from mainstream media outlets claiming that Trump’s campaign has a wish list for Cabinet positions, and Judge Cannon’s name topped the list for attorney general. This revelation has legal experts buzzing. Why would a judge, who has already taken flak from the left for her decisions, be under consideration for such an important role? It seems that in Trump’s world, those who stand by him are rewarded—an idea that may leave the liberal left of the aisle gripping their pearls at the thought of a true justice warrior in that position.
Popok: New documents from Trump's transition team list his choice for attorney general..at the top of the list is Judge Aileen Cannon, the judge down in Florida who just recently dismissed the felony counts against him in the Mar-A-Lago case, now setting herself up to be rewarded… pic.twitter.com/VnwrJY4bob
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) October 23, 2024
In the meantime, the plot thickens as Smith appeals Cannon’s ruling to the 11th Circuit. Legal commentator Michael Popok, who has made quite a name for himself on a left-leaning podcast, argues that the appellate court might have some strong words for Cannon. His general line seems to imply that Cannon’s actions, while legally sound in constitutional interpretation, may present a shadow of impropriety as far as the optics of Trump’s legal battles are concerned. Popok has reportedly expressed a belief that the appellate court will find Cannon’s presence in the case problematic. However, anyone familiar with her ruling knows she has strong constitutional backing for her decisions, which is precisely what makes this situation all the more amusing.
Popok seems to think that Cannon’s political associations might steer the 11th Circuit to intervene, arguing that the judges may feel compelled to act in order to maintain the integrity of the judicial system. Apparently, the thought of a strong female judge standing alongside Trump doesn’t sit well with some on the other side. The projection of impropriety is something the left loves to throw around, especially when they can’t argue against the merits of the case. Let’s face it, when the truth isn’t on their side, they whip out the accusations of bias like a magician pulling a rabbit from a hat.
As discussions about the potential reshuffling of Trump’s legal team heat up, some legal scholars remain hopeful that the Supreme Court may have good news for Cannon. A law professor has weighed in, suggesting the nation’s highest court may take a shine to her interpretation of the law, specifically when it comes to the nuances of separation of powers and special counsel authority. Should the Supreme Court side with Cannon, it could buttress her already bold legal stance and deliver yet another blow to the narrative being spun by her critics.
The ever-evolving story of Trump and Judge Cannon epitomizes the amusing yet serious geopolitical theater the U.S. finds itself in today. Depending on how the 11th Circuit and, ultimately, the Supreme Court decide to play their hands, Cannon may very well rise from a legal battlefield to a seat of power. The Left’s narrative of impropriety might just edge closer to oblivion while Cannon’s law-and-order bona fides solidify her place as a staunch defender of the Constitution in the wake of relentless attacks. The next few legal moves could very well make headlines, but for now, Judge Cannon remains a formidable figure in the ongoing legal drama surrounding Donald Trump.