The Trump Documents Case Judge's Controversial Role.
Judge Aileen M. Cannon, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, has limited experience in running criminal trials, raising concerns about her ability to handle the high-profile case involving Trump's classified documents. Cannon has only presided over a few criminal cases that went to trial, and her past rulings favoring Trump have already attracted scrutiny. The case is expected to raise complex issues, including the use of classified information as evidence and challenges to potential jurors. Cannon's appointment was pushed through by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in the lame-duck session after the 2020 election.