Three days of hearings have commenced to determine the future of the charges against former President Donald Trump, following objections raised by two federal judges against Judge Aileen Cannon overseeing the classified documents case. Trump is contesting the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith, alleging it to be unlawful. The crux of Trump's argument lies in the assertion that Attorney General Merrick Garland lacks the legal authority to appoint someone as special counsel without Senate confirmation.
During the hearings, Cannon extensively questioned both the defense attorney and prosecutors, pressing Trump's lawyer to clarify the claim that Smith's role resembled a 'shadow government.' The defense reiterated the argument of Smith's improper appointment and called for an additional hearing to delve into the relationship between Garland and Smith.
