Judge Aileen Cannon is likely to preside over the first-ever federal trial of a former president.
Cannon, 42, has been assigned to oversee Trump's trial, according to a summons cited by numerous news outlets.
At that time, a magistrate judge on duty — and not Cannon — is expected to oversee the proceedings.
The judge will likely decide whether to set bail, and read the charges against Trump before he enters a plea.
"Judge Cannon is a great judge who I am very proud to have enthusiastically supported," Rubio told Insider through his office when asked about the connection.
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