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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness National SecurityForeign Policy Intelligence Justice Military National SecurityForeign Policy Intelligence Justice Military The Trump Cases JUDGE CANNON ASKS ABOUT ATTORNEY GENERAL GARLAND’S OVERSIGHT OF TRUMP TRIALS U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon acknowledged that precedent seems to support Attorney General Merrick Garland’s appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith. By Perry Stein Updated June 21, 2024 at 5:46 p.m. EDT|Published June 21, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. EDT Aileen M. Cannon testifies virtually during her nomination hearing to the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington on July 29, 2020. (Senate Judiciary Committee/AP) Listen 7 min Share Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save FORT PIERCE, Fla. — U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon on Friday pressed the special counsel team prosecuting Donald Trump to explain Attorney General Merrick Garland’s role in overseeing the classified-documents case and then criticized a lawyer on the team for being cagey with his response. Sign up for Fact Checker, our weekly review of what's true, false or in-between in politics. The back-and-forth took place at the end of a four-hour hearing on Trump’s request to dismiss the case based on a widely disputed argument that special counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed to lead the investigation. Share 2262 Comments Trump classified documents case HAND CURATED * Judge Cannon orders hearing for Trump to challenge Mar-a-Lago search June 27, 2024 Judge Cannon orders hearing for Trump to challenge Mar-a-Lago search June 27, 2024 * Judge Cannon skeptical of Trump claim FBI mishandled Mar-a-Lago search June 26, 2024 Judge Cannon skeptical of Trump claim FBI mishandled Mar-a-Lago search June 26, 2024 * Judge Cannon asks about Attorney General Garland’s oversight of Trump trials June 21, 2024 Judge Cannon asks about Attorney General Garland’s oversight of Trump trials June 21, 2024 View 3 more stories NewsletterDaily Today’s Headlines The most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors, delivered every morning. Sign up PAID PROMOTED STORIES Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement TOP STORIES Politics Reporting and analysis from the Hill and the White House Pelosi opens the door, subtly, to replacing Biden Biden should provide evidence he can beat Trump, Democratic leaders say Pelosi urges Biden to make a decision; Clooney calls for withdrawal back Try a different topic Sign in or create a free account to save your preferences Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sitemap Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Print Archives (Subscribers Only) Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices CA Notice of Collection Your Privacy Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * About The Post * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * Policies & Standards * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Print Products Terms of Sale * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Submissions & Discussion Policy * RSS Terms of Service * Ad Choices * CA Notice of Collection * Your Privacy Choices 5.21.10 Already a subscriber? Sign in JULY 4TH SALE KICK OFF SUMMER SAVINGS. SWITCH ON. Get unlimited access for just 50¢ each week. You can cancel anytime. MONTHLY 50¢ every week for the first year billed as $2 every 4 weeks YEARLY $120 $29 for the first year * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address Card View more offers