Judge Blocks DOJ From Sharing Smith's Report on Trump

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has blocked the Department of Justice from sharing the second volume of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Donald Trump's handling of classified documents with Congress. Cannon's decision supports Trump's co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos de Oliveira, citing concerns over the potential infringement of their rights and criticizing the DOJ's request as unprecedented. She expressed skepticism about the ability of lawmakers to keep the report confidential, highlighting the absence of historical precedent for such disclosures before the conclusion of criminal proceedings. The ruling reflects ongoing tensions surrounding Trump's legal challenges, as he has consistently denounced the prosecutions as politically motivated. Cannon's order indicates that the DOJ's efforts to share the report were not appropriately justified and may compromise the integrity of the ongoing case. This decision comes amidst a broader context of scrutiny over the handling of classified information and the implications for Trump's legal standing.