Trump Assasination Suspect Wants Judge Aileen Cannon To Recuse Herself: The Ex-President Has 'Bolstered The Perception That The Court Is Partial In His Favor'

Ryan Routh, charged with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, has requested the recusal of U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon from his case, citing potential bias.

What Happened: Routh’s legal team submitted a request on Thursday for Judge Cannon to step down from the case. They argued that the “unprecedented circumstances” surrounding the case could lead to a perception of partiality, given that Trump, who appointed Cannon and has publicly praised her, is the alleged victim, reported The Hill.

Trump, currently running as the Republican presidential candidate against Vice President Kamala Harris, has frequently commended Cannon for her rulings in his case. Routh’s lawyers contend that if Trump were to be re-elected, he could potentially nominate Cannon for a higher federal judgeship, thereby creating a conflict of interest.

“By repeatedly and publicly ...

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