
Mark Hertling: Defending American Values
The Bulwark Podcast
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Challenging Trump's Claims of Absolute Immunity
The chapter discusses the recent court proceedings regarding Donald Trump's claims of absolute immunity from charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The judges express skepticism towards Trump's arguments and highlight that being impeached and convicted does not grant immunity from criminal prosecution. It also mentions a specific moment where a judge questions the possibility of criminally prosecuting a president who ordered SEAL Team Six to assassinate a political rival.
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