Presidential Immunity and Potential Prosecution

Exploring Supreme Court rulings on presidential immunity for official acts within constitutional authority and implications for potential prosecutions post-presidency. Discussion on distinguishing campaign-related actions, examining the complexities of proving motives, and the considerations around the presidential pardon power in relation to potential prosecutable actions like accepting bribes. Addressing concerns over authoritarian tendencies, the concept of absolute immunity for presidents, and the challenges in holding a former president accountable for actions committed while in office.

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