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The Gist

Donald Trump, Immune Buffoon

Jul 1, 2024
Political analyst Sarah Isgur breaks down Supreme Court rulings on presidential immunity for official acts. The podcast also covers concerns about Biden's age being GOP talking points and media coverage of Hillary emails. Plus, discussions on court cases, power dynamics, anti-corruption, and Biden's cognitive decline.
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  • Presidents have immunity for official acts, while unofficial acts lack immunity.
  • Clarity in defining political corruption is crucial to prevent misuse of power by officials.

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Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity

The Supreme Court ruled that presidents have immunity from official acts, with justices split into a six Republican-appointed majority and three Democratic-appointed dissent. While official acts grant immunity, unofficial acts do not, as highlighted by cases like ordering an assassination. Justice Sotomayor expressed dissent, warning about the implications of immunity for acts like organizing a coup.

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