“Combination of bias and incompetence” Ty Cobb Criticizes Judge Aileen Cannon’s Handling of Trump’s Classified Documents Case

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon faced sharp criticism on Tuesday from Donald Trump’s former White House counsel, Ty Cobb, regarding her decision to indefinitely postpone the former president’s classified documents case. Cobb, appearing on CNN’s “Out Front,” condemned the judge’s actions as biased and incompetent, voicing concern over the impact of these delays on the proceedings led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, who has charged Trump with multiple violations of the Espionage Act.

Cobb expressed a strong conviction that Judge Cannon had no real intention of moving the case forward to trial. He suggested that her actions merely confirmed what many, including Special Counsel Jack Smith, had suspected. “She had no intention of getting this case to trial, and she wasn’t competent to get this case to trial,” Cobb stated, reflecting on the judge’s handling of the matter.

In her five-page ruling, Judge Cannon justified her decision by stating that setting a final trial date at this point would be “imprudent and inconsistent” with the goal of ensuring a fair trial. She argued that the delay was in the interest of justice, outweighing the public’s and the defendant’s right to a speedy trial. However, Cobb dismissed this reasoning as superficial, criticizing Cannon for her prolonged inaction, reports Business Insider.

“She talks about her duty to fully and fairly consider the pending motions—she’s had months to do that and did very little,” he remarked. Cobb also suggested that Cannon’s slow handling of the case was strategically pushing it past the upcoming presidential election on November 5, where Trump is the presumptive Republican nominee.

“She may merely be incompetent, but now, this is a combination of bias and incompetence,” he said. “The things that she has done here are really inexplicable and it’s tragic.”

This delay, Cobb argued, could have significant implications should Trump win the presidency again, potentially allowing him to influence or dismiss federal court cases against him. He described Cannon’s delays as inexcusable, painting a picture of a judge either paralyzed by incompetence or acting with bias.

“The things that she has done here are really inexplicable and it’s tragic,” Cobb said, vehemently disputing Cannon’s claim that her delay serves the public interest in justice. According to Cobb, Judge Cannon has failed to honor the public’s interests even for a single day, suggesting that she has been effectively paralyzed, unable to rule on motions that could easily be resolved.

The controversy surrounding Judge Cannon’s handling of this high-profile case underscores the complex interplay of legal strategy, judicial responsibility, and political implications. Cobb’s critique highlights a profound dissatisfaction with the pace and transparency of legal proceedings in politically sensitive cases, raising questions about the adequacy of judicial conduct in balancing fair trial rights with public and national interests.