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As presented in a discussion featuring CNN's senior legal analyst Ellie Hoenig, significant delays in the legal proceedings against Trump can be traced to the appointment of Merrick Garland as Attorney General. After his confirmation in March 2021, a staggering 20 months passed before Garland designated Jack Smith as a special counsel in November 2022 to investigate Trump’s actions surrounding January 6 and election interference.