Good news for the former President…
According to a New York Post report, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon has dismissed Donald Trump’s classified documents case after finding the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith unconstitutional.
Cannon ruled that Congress was required to appoint “constitutional officers” and the legislature was also needed to approve spending for such a prosecution.
“That role cannot be usurped by the executive branch or diffused elsewhere – whether in this case or in another case, whether in times of heightened national need or not,” Cannon wrote.
This story is developing…
Trump’s Florida case stunningly dismissed after judge finds appointment of special counsel Jack Smith violated the constitution https://t.co/exW35LjO4i pic.twitter.com/koKtZkbcJ6
— New York Post (@nypost) July 15, 2024