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Trump’s Case for Total Immunity
Jan 10, 2024
Adam Liptak, Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times, dives into Donald Trump’s controversial claim of total immunity from prosecution as a former president. He discusses the legal arguments made in federal court and assesses their potential acceptance. The exploration also touches on the unique challenges of prosecuting a former president, the implications of impeachment judgments, and how these issues may influence upcoming elections, painting a complex picture of accountability and presidential power.
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- Former President Donald Trump is arguing for absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for his official acts while in office, which could potentially make his legal troubles disappear.
- The court is skeptical of Trump's claim for absolute immunity, as it paradoxically allows a president to be immune from the law while responsible for upholding it.
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Trump's Claim of Immunity from Criminal Prosecution
Former President Donald Trump and his lawyers appeared in a federal appeals court to argue that he is immune from criminal prosecution as a former president. Trump claims absolute immunity for his official acts while in office, even after leaving office. This claim, if accepted, could potentially make many of his legal troubles disappear.
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