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Judge Aileen Cannon scolds Trump prosecutor, Jack Smith, in a hearing regarding classified documents. CNN cuts off Trump campaign spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, mid-interview, sparking debate over bias. Supreme Court decision awaited on Trump's immunity from criminal charges post-presidency.

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In a series of contentious hearings, Judge Aileen Cannon presided over a case involving former President Donald Trump and classified documents in a criminal investigation. During the proceedings, Trump-appointed prosecutor Jack Smith was reprimanded by the judge for his conduct, with her admonishing his team for interruptions and almost ejecting him from the courtroom. The judge also considered a gag order request sought by Trump's legal team, which added to the tensions in the courtroom. Critics, including former government officials like Andrew Weissmann, expressed concern over the judge's impartiality and her handling of the case, suggesting a bias in favor of the former president.

The situation escalated when CNN abruptly ended an interview with Trump campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt mid-air after she criticized the network's moderators, leading to a public outcry and accusations of bias. The incident generated controversy, with some defending the network’s decision while others accused the host, Kasie Hunt, of unfair treatment. Leavitt and her team denounced CNN's actions, labeling them as an attempt to silence dissenting voices. The events unfolded against the backdrop of ongoing debates about Trump's legal immunity post-presidency and his involvement in the Capitol riot.

As the courtroom drama continued, observers were divided over Judge Cannon's handling of the case, with some questioning her motives, and others defending her as a dedicated jurist. The situation was further complicated by allegations of biased reporting and censorship in mainstream media coverage of the events. The controversy surrounding Trump's legal battles, the conduct of his prosecutor, and the actions of media outlets added fuel to an already contentious environment as the legal saga continued to unfold.

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Thread Age 232 days

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Aileen Cannon Dresses Down Jack Smith's Assistant in Front of Him

Newsweek - 228 days ago - The judge overseeing Donald Trump's classified documents case called out prosecutor David Harbach's "tone" during gag order hearing.

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Judge Cannon scolds Trump prosecutor: ‘I don’t appreciate your tone’

Washington Examiner - 228 days ago - Judge Aileen Cannon pressed special counsel Jack Smith's team during a hearing about speech restrictions it was seeking to impose on Donald Trump.

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'Anything but normal': Neal Katyal slams Judge Cannon's 'laughable' hearings

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Judge Cannon Admonishes Jack Smith’s Prosecutor, Almost Tosses Him From Courtroom During Hearing Over Proposed Trump Gag Order

The Gateway Pundit - 228 days ago - Judge Aileen Cannon Monday afternoon held a hearing on Jack Smith’s proposed gag orders against President Trump.

Lewandowski to Newsmax: Leavitt's Mic Cut-Off Example of CNN's Hypocrisy and Bias

Newsmax - 228 days ago - Former President Donald Trump's campaign adviser Corey Lewandowski criticized CNN on Newsmax Monday for cutting off Trump campaign press secretary Karoline Leavitt's microphone during a live interview.

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Raw Story - 228 days ago - Donald Trump and his lawyers went up against special counsel Jack Smith's team in Florida on Monday, day two of three, where Judge Aileen Cannon will hear five motions. Up until Friday, Cannon had been sitting on a number of motions, refusing to rule on them. Some legal analysts have argued that the...

Takeaways from Monday’s big hearings in the Trump classified documents case

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Will Trump get another gag order? Jack Smith is hoping Judge Aileen Cannon will agree to it

USA Today - 228 days ago - Will Trump be hit with another gag order? Judge Aileen Cannon considered that question at a hearing Monday in Trump's federal criminal documents case.

Jack Smith hits back, arguing Trump’s lies about FBI agents cause 'imminent foreseeable harm’

MSNBC - 228 days ago - Andrew Weissmann, former top prosecutor for the Justice Department joins John Heilemann in for Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to today’s proceedings in the Florida courtroom where Special Counsel Jack Smith is arguing for a gag order based on Donald Trump rhetoric about the FBI and agents who conducted the search warrant on Mar-A-Lago, and how much longer before the Special Counsel considers asking the 11th circuit to step in regarding Judge Aileen Cannon’s handling of the case.

Before Debate, Trump Stokes Feud With CNN’s Jake Tapper

New York Magazine - 228 days ago - Donald Trump and his allies have been playing up the alleged anti-Trump bias of moderator Jake Tapper ahead of the CNN debate. This culminated in Kasie Hunt cutting off a CNN interview with Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt.

Judge Cannon hearing might finally give Jack Smith chance to demand recusal: Ex-prosecutor

Raw Story - 228 days ago - Special counsel Jack Smith might finally be given an opening to complain about Judge Aileen Cannon's conduct to the appellate division, depending on how she handles the gag order motion against former President Donald Trump, former federal prosecutor Harry Litman told CNN's Brianna Keilar.This comes...

Judge hears arguments on Jack Smith appointment, Trump gag order in classified documents case

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