Judge Challenges Special Counsel's Legitimacy in Trump Case
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Judge Grills Special Counsel Jack Smith Over AG Garland's Involvement in Anti-Trump Case
June 23, 2024 - In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between former President Donald Trump and the Biden administration, Judge Aileen Cannon has grilled Special Counsel Jack Smith over Attorney General Merrick Garland's involvement in the anti-Trump case.
Smith, who has faced numerous legal setbacks in his pursuit of an indictment against Trump for allegedly mishandling classified documents, has been on the defensive for the past month. The case has been mired in controversy, with many Republicans questioning the legitimacy of Smith's appointment and the motivations behind the prosecution.
At the heart of the matter is the question of whether Smith's appointment was constitutional. As a private citizen, Smith required Congressional approval to be set up as a special counsel. However, Attorney General Garland bypassed Congress and appointed Smith unilaterally.
Trump's legal team has argued that this was a violation of the Constitution, and Judge Cannon appears to be receptive to their arguments. In a recent exchange, Cannon pressed Smith's team for answers regarding Garland's involvement in the case, leading to a testy exchange.
Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey has weighed in on the matter, stating that "while Congress previously established an office similar to a special counsel called an 'independent counsel,' that statute expired in 1999." Mukasey further noted that the officers created by Congress require presidential appointment and senatorial confirmation.
The question remains: why did Garland not pick a federal prosecutor to avoid any chance of this becoming a problem? Judge Cannon's interest in the matter is clear, and it is possible that she could rule that Smith's appointment was unconstitutional.
Such a ruling would have significant implications for the case against Trump. It would not only destroy the case against him but also further vindicate his claims of political persecution.
This development comes as a new Rasmussen Reports poll reveals that 62% of Republicans want Attorney General Garland behind bars. The poll highlights the deep divisions within the country and the distrust many Republicans have towards the Biden administration and its handling of the Trump case.
As the legal battle continues, it remains to be seen how Judge Cannon will rule on the matter. However, one thing is clear: the stakes are high, and the outcome could have far-reaching consequences for the future of American politics.
Sources:
infowars.com
slaynews.com
rasmussenreports.com
June 23, 2024 - In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between former President Donald Trump and the Biden administration, Judge Aileen Cannon has grilled Special Counsel Jack Smith over Attorney General Merrick Garland's involvement in the anti-Trump case.
Smith, who has faced numerous legal setbacks in his pursuit of an indictment against Trump for allegedly mishandling classified documents, has been on the defensive for the past month. The case has been mired in controversy, with many Republicans questioning the legitimacy of Smith's appointment and the motivations behind the prosecution.
At the heart of the matter is the question of whether Smith's appointment was constitutional. As a private citizen, Smith required Congressional approval to be set up as a special counsel. However, Attorney General Garland bypassed Congress and appointed Smith unilaterally.
Trump's legal team has argued that this was a violation of the Constitution, and Judge Cannon appears to be receptive to their arguments. In a recent exchange, Cannon pressed Smith's team for answers regarding Garland's involvement in the case, leading to a testy exchange.
Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey has weighed in on the matter, stating that "while Congress previously established an office similar to a special counsel called an 'independent counsel,' that statute expired in 1999." Mukasey further noted that the officers created by Congress require presidential appointment and senatorial confirmation.
The question remains: why did Garland not pick a federal prosecutor to avoid any chance of this becoming a problem? Judge Cannon's interest in the matter is clear, and it is possible that she could rule that Smith's appointment was unconstitutional.
Such a ruling would have significant implications for the case against Trump. It would not only destroy the case against him but also further vindicate his claims of political persecution.
This development comes as a new Rasmussen Reports poll reveals that 62% of Republicans want Attorney General Garland behind bars. The poll highlights the deep divisions within the country and the distrust many Republicans have towards the Biden administration and its handling of the Trump case.
As the legal battle continues, it remains to be seen how Judge Cannon will rule on the matter. However, one thing is clear: the stakes are high, and the outcome could have far-reaching consequences for the future of American politics.
Sources:
infowars.com
slaynews.com
rasmussenreports.com
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