Judge Aileen Cannon has made a decision to not recuse herself from the criminal case involving the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Cannon stated that she has no personal relationship with Trump, who nominated her to the federal bench, and she cannot control what he or others say about her.
In her ruling on Tuesday, Cannon emphasized that she has never had any direct contact with Trump and has never met him. She also expressed that she is not influenced by any potential political consequences of her rulings.
The case involves Ryan Routh, who prosecutors allege set up a sniper's nest near Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Routh's defense attorneys raised concerns about Cannon's previous dismissal of a case against Trump related to classified documents, suggesting that it could create a perception of bias in their client's case where Trump is the alleged victim.
Despite Trump publicly praising Cannon for her handling of the documents case, including during a speech at the Republican National Convention, Cannon maintained that she cannot control what individuals, media, or public officials say about her or her judicial decisions.
Routh's defense team also argued that a potential future scenario where Trump wins the 2024 presidential race and could appoint Cannon to a higher court might influence her current rulings. However, Cannon reiterated her commitment to upholding justice impartially and in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the country.
Overall, Judge Aileen Cannon's decision not to recuse herself from the case underscores her belief in fulfilling her judicial duties with integrity and independence, regardless of external influences or speculations.
