While it’s only a matter of time before Donald Trump’s federal criminal cases are gone, there’s an important distinction between the two prosecutions, which the Justice Department reportedly has been evaluating how to wind down before the president-elect takes office in January.

Cannon, who dismissed all charges against Trump in his classified documents case, has been listed as his potential attorney general.

"I have never spoken to or met former President Trump," Judge Aileen Cannon said in her respose for motion to recuse Tuesday."