Judge Cannon Presses Trump's Lawyer on Special Counsel's Legitimacy

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon held a hearing on former President Donald Trump's motion to dismiss the classified documents indictment, arguing that special counsel Jack Smith's appointment was unconstitutional. Trump's lawyers claimed the special counsel should be a "principal officer" requiring Senate confirmation, while the special counsel's team argued that the attorney general has the authority to appoint "inferior officers." Judge Cannon appeared skeptical of some defense arguments and requested additional filings before making a ruling.