In a tale of two trials, U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon’s postponed trial of Donald Trump shifts focus to Special Counsel Jack Smith and DOJ conflicts, contrasting with the media spotlight on the drama-filled hush money trial in New York City.
U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon has postponed Donald Trump’s trial indefinitely, but according to a fresh new Saturday morning report from Julie Kelly, Cannon has “set an aggressive hearing schedule,” indicating a shift in focus towards Special Counsel Jack Smith and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Kelly reported that it is Smith who is the defendant “of sorts”.
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Next week, Smith will have to argue against a defense motion on selective/vindictive prosecution.
Next month, Smith will have to defend his appointment as special counsel—one that former Atty Gen Edwin Meese said in a brief to SCOTUS is illegal.
Then Smith and his team will…
— Julie Kelly 🇺🇸 (@julie_kelly2) May 11, 2024
Kelly reported that over the coming weeks, the proceedings will challenge the DOJ’s prosecution tactics, including claims of selective prosecution and illegal appointments. Recent revelations of mishandled evidence and potential collusion have intensified the courtroom drama. Trump’s defense will contest the legality of Smith’s appointment, while the hearings could expose further conflicts of interest within the DOJ. Despite calls for her recusal, Judge Cannon seems determined to assert her authority over the DOJ and ensure a thorough examination of the case.
However, corporate media does not report much of that to Americans. In fact, they are pushing a totally different message, as the activity in the court in New York City shows.
The absence of live courtroom broadcasts during Trump’s hush money trial necessitates reliance on reporters and sketch artists for updates. Despite online transcripts, the drama of the trial, including Trump’s alleged moments of sleep, Judge Juan Merchan’s reactions, and Hope Hicks’ emotional testimony, adds depth not captured on paper.
The trial, focusing on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records, is expected to continue for several weeks keeping Trump from campaigning at a crucial time.
Highlights of that trial by sketchy sketch artists include jury selection, David Pecker’s testimony on tabloid payments, Hicks’ emotional moment, and Stormy Daniels’ intense testimony.
However, some sketches have drawn attention for their accuracy, adding a layer of intrigue to the proceedings.
The irony lies in the contrasting narratives surrounding two significant legal proceedings involving a presidential candidate, Donald Trump. On one hand, in the trial postponed by Judge Aileen Cannon, the focus shifts towards Special Counsel Jack Smith and the DOJ, with claims of selective prosecution and mishandled evidence. Despite efforts to ensure a thorough examination of the case, this perspective receives minimal attention from corporate media.
On the other hand, the hush money trial in New York City, which continues to captivate public interest, lacks live broadcasts, relying on sketch artists and reporters for updates. Despite this, the drama of the trial, including Trump’s alleged moments of sleep and emotional testimonies, adds depth to the proceedings. While the trial progresses, keeping Trump from campaigning at a crucial time, the focus remains on its highlights, including witness testimonies and sketch accuracy, rather than the broader legal implications and conflicts of interest highlighted in Cannon’s courtroom.
