WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge in Florida presiding over the classified documents prosecution of former President Donald Trump has canceled the May 20 trial date, postponing it indefinitely.

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      6 months ago

      He has absolutely pushed back on her requests and challenged her decisions. He hasn’t done anything to get her removed yet. That would be filing a motion for recusal based on lack of impartiality.

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        This ruling from her may have been the last straw he was waiting for before he files the motion for her to recuse.

        He gets one shot at this, and he better not miss. That’s why he’s waiting until he has the absolute best chance he can have.