Judge Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case, Eliminating Major Legal Threat

A federal judge, Aileen M. Cannon, dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, ruling that the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutional. The decision, delivered on the first day of the Republican National Convention, removes a significant legal threat against Trump as he is set to become the Republican nominee for president. The ruling is expected to be appealed, and it has sparked intense criticism and praise, highlighting Judge Cannon's history of unorthodox decisions.