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Jack Smith Files Appeal of Judge Cannon's Dismissal of Trump's Case BUT WHY No Motion to Remove Her?

Aug 29, 2024

Jack Smith, Special Counsel known for tackling high-profile legal cases, discusses his recent appeal against Judge Aileen Cannon's dismissal of Donald Trump’s classified documents case. The conversation reveals the strategy behind Smith's decision not to seek Cannon's removal, raising eyebrows about her perceived bias. Glenn analyzes the potential outcomes if the appeals court reverses her decision again, pointing to the importance of legal consistency and accountability in democracy. Tune in for insights that unpack the complexities of this major legal battle!

13:00

Episode guests

Donald Trump

Judge Aileen Cannon

Jack Smith

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Quick takeaways

Jack Smith's decision to file an appeal without seeking Judge Cannon's recusal raises questions about strategic legal maneuvering in high-profile cases.

The implications of a third reversal of Judge Cannon's ruling could significantly undermine public confidence in her impartiality as the presiding judge.

Deep dives

Concerns Over Judge Cannon's Impartiality

The dismissal of Donald Trump's classified documents case by Judge Aileen Cannon raises serious questions regarding her impartiality. Many observers noted that her past decisions had previously been reversed by the 11th Circuit for supporting Trump in ways that contradicted legal standards. This led to public outcry, with individuals questioning how a judge could favor a defendant who appointed her to the bench and suggesting that her connection to Trump might compromise her ability to rule fairly. Such concerns have propelled discussions about the need for potential reassignment of the case to ensure unbiased proceedings.

Intro

6min

Legal Implications and Collective Responsibility in the Ongoing Trump Case

2min

Legal Strategies and Concerns in Trump's Case

7min

Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed his appeal of Judge Aileen Cannon's dismissal of Donald Trump's classified documents/obstruction of justice/espionage case, urging the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse her lawless ruling. Because Judge Cannon has been found to have abused her discretion and reversed twice previously, many were expecting Smith to FINALLY ask the appeals court to remove her from presiding over Trump's case. When it was discovered that Smith AGAIN declined to seek her removal, social medial exploded with one question: "Why won't Smith seek to disqualify such an obviously biased judge?" As legal analyst Joyce Vance noted in her Civil Discourse newsletter: "Jack Smith's brief is in. Here are a few quick thoughts on what is in the brief, but perhaps of more interest is what isn’t included. Smith did not ask the court to reassign the case to another district judge on remand if he’s successful in the appeal." Glenn discuses the possible reasons for Smith's decisions thus far, and why, if the appeals court reverses Cannon AGAIN, the third time may be the charm.

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