 The special counsel says Judge Cannon has deviated from all other judges who have considered the same issue over the years. A conservative federal appeals court has already chided Judge Cannon in the case. But any appeal would add months, if not longer, to the process. Carrie Johnson, NPR News, Washington. Former President Trump's family is bringing J.D. Vance into the fold after Trump announced the Ohio senator is his running mate at the GOP National Convention in Milwaukee.