Judge Aileen Cannon Questions Legitimacy of Special Counsel in Trump Case
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U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon questioned Trump lawyer Emil Bove's claims that Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment was unconstitutional and likened it to a "shadow government." Despite Cannon's history of delaying the trial, she expressed skepticism about Bove's arguments. Prosecutor James Pearce countered that there has been oversight of Smith's probe, and arguments will continue on Monday, including discussions on a gag-order for Trump.
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