Florida judge dismisses Donald Trump's classified documents case

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

50% : The decision by Cannon is expected to be appealed, and may eventually be overturned by a higher court; however, the judge's order is a significant legal and political victory for Trump as he prepares to accept the Republican nomination in Milwaukee this week.
42% : Smith also serves as special counsel in the Washington case against Trump over his role in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election and in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
29% : "In a statement on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said that the dismissal "should be just the first step" and that the three other cases - which he dubbed "Witch Hunts" - should also be thrown out.
24% : The criminal case was widely regarded as the most serious of all the legal threats that Trump faced.
21% : Smith was appointed in November 2022 to lead the investigation and ensuing prosecution of Trump for allegedly mishandling and refusing to turn over classified documents, including documents related to national security -- the former president was indicted on 37 felony charges.

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