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3. Cannon's #1 job is to protect Trump. That is why she was picked by the Federalist Society to be on the bench
Mon Feb 23, 2026, 10:57 AM
16 hrs ago
https://thiswillhold.substack.com/p/she-won-part-ii-seven-judges-direct

Your Seat Awaits, Judge Cannon

Just seven days after Trump lost the 2020 election to President Joe Biden, the Senate rammed through Judge Aileen Cannon—a Federalist Society loyalist—to the federal bench, again via the nuclear option. The seat? It would later oversee Trump’s classified documents case.

Think about that. Before he even walked out of the White House with stolen materials and a failed insurrection attempt, Donald Trump had already secured the judge who would protect him. He wasn't just breaking the law—he was fortifying his legal escape route in advance, with an assist from Senate Republicans.

By mid-2022, Judge Cannon was the only active judge in Florida’s Fort Pierce division. Trump’s legal team took full advantage, filing his case in person—in violation of standard protocol—which all but guaranteed it would land on her desk. That week, Cannon was assigned 9 of 29 new cases—over 30%, nearly triple the norm. Despite calls for recusal, she refused. She stayed. And she stalled.

https://thiswillhold.substack.com/p/she-won-part-ii-seven-judges-direct

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Can't this ruling be appealed? Judge Cannon is a Trump lackee and, I believe, would have her decision overturned OLDMDDEM 16 hrs ago #1
I believe so Raven123 15 hrs ago #7
11th Circuit has pending appeal on public release ... "not immediately clear" what CANNON's order will mean UTUSN 15 hrs ago #14
She may have pissed off the 11th circuit AGAIN Bluetus 14 hrs ago #18
NY Times: "unlikely to be the last word" and "rejected" destruction of all copies of Vol. II UTUSN 14 hrs ago #23
"Judge" Cannon is a disgrace to the American judicial system Blue Owl 16 hrs ago #2
a criminal lackey with the power of a judge samsingh 14 hrs ago #32
..just leak it!!! thomski64 13 hrs ago #38
Like, uh, Th Supreme Court? Akakoji 13 hrs ago #43
She's a disgrace to her profession and family LSparkle 13 hrs ago #41
Cannon's #1 job is to protect Trump. That is why she was picked by the Federalist Society to be on the bench Botany 16 hrs ago #3
Her #1 job is becoming a SCOTUS Justice. enough 14 hrs ago #27
They dont call her loose cannon for nothing RANDYWILDMAN 16 hrs ago #4
..from Costco.. thomski64 13 hrs ago #40
Cannon is compromised. Time to find out who and where. Initech 15 hrs ago #5
Great minds think alike. Duncan Grant 13 hrs ago #47
Another crime to add to the impeachment charges! Initech 12 hrs ago #49
She was always Trump's political lackey, using her "inexperience" to create obstacles Baitball Blogger 15 hrs ago #6
Deadline Legal Blog-Judge Cannon blocks release of Jack Smith's classified documents report LetMyPeopleVote 15 hrs ago #8
This hack needs to be removed from the bench MustLoveBeagles 15 hrs ago #9
Good thing this soon-to-be-disbarred "judge" isn't Queen of the World Mysterian 15 hrs ago #10
;-{).... Goonch 15 hrs ago #11
Fox in the hen house. ffr 13 hrs ago #45
;-{)..... Goonch 12 hrs ago #48
"Permanently"... well there are two appeals and others sure to come so we shall see. hlthe2b 15 hrs ago #12
This is total BS Junipercity 14 hrs ago #20
No country for old men, young men, women children, or dogs until the rule of law and judicial integrity are restored Ponietz 15 hrs ago #13
Despicable Trump trash dalton99a 15 hrs ago #15
We paid for that report. F her. Redact anything classified and lets be having it. meadowlander 14 hrs ago #16
nothing is classified if trump declassified it "with his mind" rampartd 11 hrs ago #51
Well i'll be a sonofabitch Junipercity 14 hrs ago #17
I-lean needs to be impeached and removed. Permanently. MLWR 14 hrs ago #19
Corrupt to the bone.Cannon has chiseled her place oasis 14 hrs ago #21
"Her authority" insofar as... Just Jerome 14 hrs ago #22
She's a legal pipsqueak. returnee 10 hrs ago #52
This is insane LilElf70 14 hrs ago #24
Way to destroy all faith in the Judiciary, Aileen perdita9 14 hrs ago #25
The Supreme Court...... SergeStorms 13 hrs ago #35
The Cannon Cover-up continues... Hassler 14 hrs ago #26
Co-conspirator in Treason Kid Berwyn 14 hrs ago #28
This really pisses me off. Americanme 14 hrs ago #29
Release it anyway jmowreader 14 hrs ago #30
it's been this play acting all along as if her rulings actually carry the weight of settled law bigtree 14 hrs ago #31
Our next Supreme Court Justice. SergeStorms 13 hrs ago #33
Hey Cannon you keep one important item out ...............that is taxpayer dollars...................and we the taxpayer turbinetree 13 hrs ago #34
Guaranteed she communicates with Trump. Kingofalldems 13 hrs ago #36
Thus securing her nomination to replace Alito in 2028. maxsolomon 13 hrs ago #37
Overturn it. CaptainTruth 13 hrs ago #39
I wonder who was behind the preparation of that order ToxMarz 13 hrs ago #42
Is there any greater admission of guilt that a corrupt judge taking such action? NO WAY! ffr 13 hrs ago #44
Hopefully lawyers have kacekwl 13 hrs ago #46
She is a co-conspirator... The fix is in JoseBalow 12 hrs ago #50
Coached and coordinated with Trumps attorneys hired with taxpayer dollars no doubt. live love laugh 1 hr ago #53
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