Trial in Trump Documents Case Set for May 2024
New York TimesMAY 2023
As if there weren’t enough questions about Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon, we're now learning that she completely botched two key procedures in a separate hearing, violating a defendant’s constitutional rights. Cannon clearly lacks the experience and command to preside over the nation’s most important cases. If she can’t properly run a low-scrutiny case, how can she be expected to deal with the criminal trial of Donald Trump?
While Cannon made some mistakes in the June trial of William Spearman, they are hardly indicative of her ability to be an effective judge. She made some fairly common procedural mistakes that will serve as a learning lesson, and she's definitely not the first to do so. Cannon is a qualified judge whose youth and energy will bring a fresh and important perspective to the trial.