Judge Aileen Cannon, appointed by Trump, has firmly declined repeated requests to recuse herself from the case involving Ryan Routh, who is accused of attempting to assassinate the former president. Cannon articulated her commitment to judicial independence and stated that she has never met Trump, emphasizing there is no valid basis for recusal. Despite the controversy surrounding her involvement, including calls for her to step aside due to alleged conflicts of interest, she has vowed to proceed with the case. The trial has been rescheduled to February.