On the Labor Holiday, Federal District Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that a Special Master must be appointed to review the documents taken from Mar-a-Lago by the DOJ.
I am beyond furious about this whole debacle. It couldn't be clearer that Trump has flouted the law his entire life and there is now proof that he has done so. He should not have the opportunity to run for president. IMO, even if he does announce his run, the election is more than two years away. The DOJ needs to continue with their investigation and, ultimately, prosecute Trump.
My head just about exploded when I saw Judge Cannon's ruling, because she not only gave Trump everything he wanted (which I fully expected), she gave him MORE than he wanted.
So, let's look at the situation, which in my view is bad all the way around for those who want to see POTUS45 brought to justice. Either he gets a delay (and probably a lengthy one) in this investigation, which will almost certainly be followed by MORE delays as his lawyers file additional frivolous pleadings now that they know that they have the "right" judge deciding matters, or the government takes the matter up to the 11th DCA, which as you noted is filled with Federalist Society/Republican-approved judges. So, it's a safe bet that a judicial panel would affirm Judge Cannon. In the very unlikely event that a panel from that DCA overruled her, it's a guarantee that Trump's lawyers will appeal to the Supreme Court, which has three Trump appointees on it. Hmmmmm, wonder which way they'd go (rhetorical question). In the event that Judge Cannon's decision was affirmed, the Justice Department could then appeal to the Supreme Court but it would have to get past the "gatekeeper" Justice in charge of the 11th Circuit. Guess who's in charge of the 11th Circuit? Justice Clarence Thomas. Hmmmmm, wonder which way HE'D go--he'd either deny Cert. or might allow the question to be considered by the whole court IF he knew that he had the other five conservative Justices to back him up. Either way, we the people lose.
I'm not at all clear what happens if this court decides that the Special Master erred on matters of executive privilege. I know you are a trained lawyer and follow the facts and the law but Ms. Cannon, despite her education, seems able to avoid both.
Thank you for such a succinct analysis of the egregious situation in the United States continues to suffer with all of these Trump's snafu's. Everyone needs to send to send energy and Light to the doj and Garland especially so he can continue to expedite this heavily constrained obstacle ridden process of Investigation.
Media we have to trust MERRICK Garland and we still must. Cannon is a tool of Trumps and I sincerely do not understand how Trump’s call of Privilege overrides the Peoples right Of National Security. The man is a traitor, a thief , and this is a major deflection on the GOP part. I do not know how to explain this to tge young people in my life. Anyone who got a ticket fixed etc. did the same thing he is going payback for something . Voter turnout and voting Blue in Nov. is really crucial. This is obscene.
Really is! All these tactics are to make sure that no one who is innocent gets screwed, but it is gut wrenching to see a man clearly guilty FOR HIS WHOLE LIFE use these “ tactics. Cannon seems to think this is a payback akin to a parking ticket fix , which is also wrong
This ruling was just plain bad and proves Cannon should flat-out be impeached. Of course the Dems will never be so brazen as to start ridding the judiciary of these clowns from that drunk rapist Kavanaugh right on down the line to all the federal judges the BAR said were unqualified but that's what needs to happen. Trump has lived his whole life without any consequences or accountability for his crimes and bad behavior. Why should now be any different. From the top levers of govt to the rubes that can barely string enough words together to pass for a coherent sentence, this failed businessman has them all enthralled to him. It is a bizarre thing to see in this country.
Pretty sure there is an injunction on the material overall until this is settled, but it is the DOJ that needs to make the case in court and they need to have eyes on it to do so
I am beyond furious about this whole debacle. It couldn't be clearer that Trump has flouted the law his entire life and there is now proof that he has done so. He should not have the opportunity to run for president. IMO, even if he does announce his run, the election is more than two years away. The DOJ needs to continue with their investigation and, ultimately, prosecute Trump.
My head just about exploded when I saw Judge Cannon's ruling, because she not only gave Trump everything he wanted (which I fully expected), she gave him MORE than he wanted.
So, let's look at the situation, which in my view is bad all the way around for those who want to see POTUS45 brought to justice. Either he gets a delay (and probably a lengthy one) in this investigation, which will almost certainly be followed by MORE delays as his lawyers file additional frivolous pleadings now that they know that they have the "right" judge deciding matters, or the government takes the matter up to the 11th DCA, which as you noted is filled with Federalist Society/Republican-approved judges. So, it's a safe bet that a judicial panel would affirm Judge Cannon. In the very unlikely event that a panel from that DCA overruled her, it's a guarantee that Trump's lawyers will appeal to the Supreme Court, which has three Trump appointees on it. Hmmmmm, wonder which way they'd go (rhetorical question). In the event that Judge Cannon's decision was affirmed, the Justice Department could then appeal to the Supreme Court but it would have to get past the "gatekeeper" Justice in charge of the 11th Circuit. Guess who's in charge of the 11th Circuit? Justice Clarence Thomas. Hmmmmm, wonder which way HE'D go--he'd either deny Cert. or might allow the question to be considered by the whole court IF he knew that he had the other five conservative Justices to back him up. Either way, we the people lose.
Your ongoing outrage keeps me fueled, Ian. ❤️
I'm not at all clear what happens if this court decides that the Special Master erred on matters of executive privilege. I know you are a trained lawyer and follow the facts and the law but Ms. Cannon, despite her education, seems able to avoid both.
I think we are all still optimistic that a trained Special Master will not make the same mistakes that Judge Cannon did. 🤞🏻
Thank you for such a succinct analysis of the egregious situation in the United States continues to suffer with all of these Trump's snafu's. Everyone needs to send to send energy and Light to the doj and Garland especially so he can continue to expedite this heavily constrained obstacle ridden process of Investigation.
I have consistently stated on social
Media we have to trust MERRICK Garland and we still must. Cannon is a tool of Trumps and I sincerely do not understand how Trump’s call of Privilege overrides the Peoples right Of National Security. The man is a traitor, a thief , and this is a major deflection on the GOP part. I do not know how to explain this to tge young people in my life. Anyone who got a ticket fixed etc. did the same thing he is going payback for something . Voter turnout and voting Blue in Nov. is really crucial. This is obscene.
Yes, I have done the same. Sometimes you just have to stand in the truth, and wait for everyone else to show up. It’s very frustrating.
Really is! All these tactics are to make sure that no one who is innocent gets screwed, but it is gut wrenching to see a man clearly guilty FOR HIS WHOLE LIFE use these “ tactics. Cannon seems to think this is a payback akin to a parking ticket fix , which is also wrong
It's absolutely disgusting. The slow -moving coup continues.
This ruling was just plain bad and proves Cannon should flat-out be impeached. Of course the Dems will never be so brazen as to start ridding the judiciary of these clowns from that drunk rapist Kavanaugh right on down the line to all the federal judges the BAR said were unqualified but that's what needs to happen. Trump has lived his whole life without any consequences or accountability for his crimes and bad behavior. Why should now be any different. From the top levers of govt to the rubes that can barely string enough words together to pass for a coherent sentence, this failed businessman has them all enthralled to him. It is a bizarre thing to see in this country.
This ruling was bad and was likely returning a favor.
Thanks for explaining the details to “the horde’s”.
Let’s see exactly where her loyalties lie.
If it’s the law she’ll issue the stay and take the beat down (complete with death threats) from TRUMP.
If it’s TRUMP she’ll wait for the appeal.
Either way she screwed herself and lost all her integrity in the process.
I heard on MSNBC this AM that while the Special Master ruling halts the criminal prosecution, it does not prevent the DNI from reviewing the material.
True?
Pretty sure there is an injunction on the material overall until this is settled, but it is the DOJ that needs to make the case in court and they need to have eyes on it to do so
True
Good! DNI needs to do damage assessment.
Am I the only one who believes that those 58 empty TS folders represent secrets already sold to the highest, foreign bidders?
No you are not alone