President-elect Donald Trump expressed his approval of Judge Aileen Cannon's decision to block the public release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on the investigations into Trump. Trump criticized Smith, who was removed from the case due to alleged misconduct, questioning the credibility of any report authored by him. Trump referred to the report as 'fake' and welcomed the news of its suppression.
Judge Cannon had previously dismissed a case brought by Smith against Trump, citing constitutional violations in Smith's appointment as special counsel. Trump's comments seem to allude to this ruling, as he reiterated his belief that the cases against him are baseless and politically motivated.
During a press interaction at Mar-a-Lago, Trump labeled Smith as 'deranged' and emphasized his disdain for the investigations, dismissing them as 'fake.' In contrast, Trump praised Judge Cannon as a 'brilliant judge' for her decisions in his favor.
Trump's remarks reflect his ongoing defiance against legal challenges and investigations targeting him, portraying himself as a victim of unjust scrutiny. The clash between Trump and the special counsel underscores the contentious nature of the investigations and the political divisions surrounding them.
