Judge Aileen Cannon is set to hold a significant hearing on Donald Trump’s request to invalidate Jack Smith’s appointment as special counsel.
Cannon’s willingness to entertain this challenge is unprecedented among trial judges and could impact the federal criminal national security case against Trump.
Cannon has invited political partisans and constitutional scholars to join the oral arguments. This unusual move adds complexity to a case first filed a year ago and likely delayed until next year.
Similar challenges by high-profile figures have failed nationwide, but Cannon’s approach may differ. The hearing is scheduled for June 21 in Florida.
