Ryan Wesley Routh, who attempted to kill Trump in September, requested a motion filed by his defense team. His lawyers cited concerns over the impartiality of District Judge Aileen Cannon of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Cannon, a Trump appointee, is handling Routh's criminal trial.
According to the would-be shooter's lawyers, her appointment by Trump and his public praise of her rulings – most especially in the classified documents case brought forward by Special Counsel Jack Smith – raise questions about the potential bias. The Colombian-born Cannon's involvement could lead to public doubts about the fairness of the proceedings, given Trump's standing as the alleged victim.
"Trump is the current Republican candidate for president in next month's election. On the campaign trail, he has repeatedly praised [Cannon] for her rulings in his [classified documents] case. As the alleged victim here, he has a significant stake in the outcome of this case too," the filing stated.
Routh's lawyers also pointed out that Trump could influence Cannon's career. They wrote: "Were Trump to become president again in the future, he would be in a position to nominate [her] to a vacancy on a higher appellate court, including the U.S. Supreme Court."
"Routh's legal team continues to push for Cannon's recusal as the case proceeds, arguing that her continued involvement risks undermining the integrity of the judicial process. The court has yet to make a ruling on the motion," YourNews continued.
"As this case unfolds in the lead-up to the 2024 election, concerns about impartiality and fairness will likely remain at the forefront, with Trump's political influence over the judiciary drawing significant public attention."
Judge Cannon's ruling under fire in recent months
The magistrate's earlier rulings have come under scrutiny in recent months, according to YourNews. She previously ruled in favor of the former president, dismissing his classified documents case, concurring with Trump's argument that Smith's appointment was unconstitutional. This decision, the outlet said, "has further fueled concerns about her ability to remain impartial in the Routh case." (Related: Judge dismisses Trump's classified documents case, special counsel's appointment ruled unconstitutional.)
On Sept. 15, Routh hid in the bushes at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach armed with a rifle. Secret Service agents managed to spot the muzzle of his rifle, prompting them to fire. Routh managed to avoid being shot and escaped in a black SUV but was soon arrested in Florida's Martin County.
"According to prosecutors, Routh had been stalking Trump for over a month, frequenting both the golf course and Mar-a-Lago since Aug. 18. Cell phone data linked Routh's movements to the areas where Trump was known to visit, heightening security concerns at the time," YourNews remarked.
Before the filing of the motion to recuse, Cannon ordered that Routh's trial must begin in November. The Epoch Times reported that the magistrate's Oct. 1 order set his trial date for Nov. 18 – almost two weeks after Election Day on Nov. 5.
Cannon's order also instructed that all motions in the case must be filed before Oct. 18. The motion requesting her to recuse was filed on Oct. 17, a day before the deadline.
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Watch U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) describing Judge Cannon's decision to dismiss the classified documents case as a "huge win" for Trump and the Constitution.
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