Legal AF by MeidasTouch Judge Cannon Backed Into Corner as Critical Trump Evidence Leaks
Apr 4, 2026
Jamie Raskin, U.S. Representative and ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, weighs in with calls for accountability around DOJ disclosures and Judge Aileen Cannon. Short takes cover Cannon’s order, the DOJ memo on Trump’s alleged profit motive, and possible contempt, reprimand, or impeachment paths. Tense legal and political implications are explored in rapid-fire discussion.
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Cannon's Order And The DOJ Disclosure Clash
- Judge Aileen Cannon issued an order preventing DOJ and future DOJ offices from using parts of Jack Smith's Mar-a-Lago report.
- Michael Popok explains the DOJ later shared a January 2023 memo about Trump's alleged profit motive, which appears to contravene that gagging order.
Patterns Suggesting Cannon's Political Leaning
- Judge Cannon has a history of rulings and actions that critics say show pro-Trump bias and limited experience.
- Popok cites her being shortlisted for AG, refusal to recuse, chastising Jack Smith, and being urged by the chief judge to reassign the case.
Raskin Shares DOJ Memo About Profit Motive
- Representative Jamie Raskin recounts receiving DOJ-produced material showing a lawyer's progress report saying Trump had a business motive for hoarding documents.
- Raskin notes volume two of Jack Smith's special counsel report has not been released and could clear questions.