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Federal Judge Aileen Cannon, who gained attention after dismissing Donald Trump’s classified documents case in July, is being considered as a potential candidate for attorney general in a possible second Trump administration. According to multiple sources familiar with the situation, Cannon's name is included on a proposed personnel list that is currently circulating within Trump’s campaign and transition team.

 

This document, titled “Transition Planning: Legal Principals,” outlines potential candidates for key legal positions, including the Department of Justice, the FBI, and U.S. attorneys’ offices.

 

Sources have indicated that Trump’s top advisers, with input from Boris Epshteyn, who manages Trump’s legal team, were responsible for drafting the list. Cannon’s name reportedly appears second, right after Jay Clayton, former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The list of possible candidates for attorney general includes nearly a dozen names, and sources confirmed that Cannon’s inclusion came after she dismissed the classified documents case over the summer.

 

Cannon’s ties to Trump date back to 2020, when the former president nominated her to serve as a U.S. district judge for the Southern District of Florida. Trump has openly praised Cannon for dismissing the 40 criminal counts brought against him by special counsel Jack Smith, which related to Trump’s handling of classified documents after leaving the White House. Cannon’s ruling came at a significant time, coinciding with the first day of the Republican National Convention in July. She ruled that Smith’s appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional since he was neither appointed by the president nor confirmed by Congress. The special counsel’s office has since appealed her decision.

 

Cannon has not publicly commented on her inclusion in the list, and her chambers did not respond to ABC News’ repeated requests for a statement. It remains unclear how Cannon’s potential consideration for the attorney general role might influence future proceedings in the classified documents case, especially if an appeals court overturns her ruling. When contacted, a spokesperson for the special counsel’s office also declined to comment.

 

In a related case, Ryan Routh, a man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump at one of his Florida golf clubs, recently asked Cannon to recuse herself from his case. Routh’s legal team argued that Cannon’s potential career advancement, should Trump win re-election, presented a conflict of interest. However, the Department of Justice opposed this motion, stating that no legal authority required Cannon’s recusal.

 

Sources familiar with the proposed transition plan have noted that some figures from Trump’s first administration are also under consideration for top posts at the Department of Justice. Among them are Steve Engel, a former assistant attorney general in the DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel, and Will Levi, who served as chief of staff to former Attorney General Bill Barr.

 

Other potential candidates have publicly encouraged Trump to break with traditional norms that maintain the independence between the White House and the nation's law enforcement agencies.

 

Based on a report from ABC News 2024-10-25

 

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These preparations for a post-election Trump presidency are an indication of his team's confidence of a win on November 5. I wonder if they are getting ahead of themselves, however every a-political source I talk with is forecasting a big win for Trump.

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40 minutes ago, nauseus said:

 

Looks like the whole world feels the same way.

 

The Dems only have insults and slurs left in their bag.

 

 

And Harris has started doing more interviews.

 

Just to remind everyone what a complete imbecile she is. 

 

It's all over. Lizzo is about to start crooning. 

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4 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

These preparations for a post-election Trump presidency are an indication of his team's confidence of a win on November 5. I wonder if they are getting ahead of themselves, however every a-political source I talk with is forecasting a big win for Trump.

 No. Just an indication of the future corruption of the judicial system if trump gains power.

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4 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

These preparations for a post-election Trump presidency are an indication of his team's confidence of a win on November 5. I wonder if they are getting ahead of themselves, however every a-political source I talk with is forecasting a big win for Trump.

You mean the local Somtam lady, the security guard and the hobo that sleeps outside the abandoned Family Mart?

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8 hours ago, JonnyF said:

I think she'd be a wonderful choice.

 

Beautiful, intelligent, experienced.

 

You go girl!

Ha HA HAAAAAA

Complete & total 🐎💩

She's extremely inexperienced and unknowledgeable of the law. Already been overturned twice by the 11th Circuit Court in Atlanta for overstepping her authority and likely in for a 3rd stern overturning and reprimand and removal from Trumps Stolen Docs case when it's reinstated. FYI...the 11th Circuit has 7 of 12 judges appointed by Republican Presidents and 6 of those by Trump himself. 🤣

 

Oh and you left out that she's corrupt as a day is long.

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2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Or rather it’s me responding to a ridiculous question.

With a ridiculous answer. 

 

“The walls are closing in” several times a week for a year. The walls never closed in, and the investigation found nothing on Trump. 

 

 

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2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Did I say it was?

I said nothing on Trump, and you posted a link pretending there was. 

 

You are so dishonest, but I understand, as a leftist, you have to be. You guys almost all are. 

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2 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

I said nothing on Trump, and you posted a link pretending there was. 

 

You are so dishonest, but I understand, as a leftist, you have to be. You guys almost all are. 

No I did not.

 

I posted a link on the investigations indictments, guilty pleas and convictions. 

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2 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

No I did not.

 

I posted a link on the investigations indictments, guilty pleas and convictions. 

Which had nothing to do with my post. 

 

My post was about Adam Schiff lying about the walls closing in several times a week for almost two years. The walls never closed in, and the investigation found nothing on Trump.

 

You guys are shameless  

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