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Trump Loses Immunity, Johnson Loses Control

Feb 8, 2024
Daniella Diaz discusses the chaos in Congress, Jon Ralston talks about Nikki Haley's loss in Nevada, Kate Shaw analyzes the DC Circuit Court's rejection of Trump's immunity claim in the 2020 election interference case.
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Quick takeaways

  • The DC Circuit Court rejected Trump's claim of immunity in the 2020 election interference case, stating that no former president is above the law.
  • The ruling on immunity applies specifically to crimes committed while in office, potentially prioritizing the trial in the election interference case over other federal cases against Trump.

Deep dives

The DC Circuit Court rules against Trump's claim of presidential immunity

The DC Circuit Court unanimously rejected Donald Trump's argument that he is immune from prosecution in the 2020 election interference case. The court ruled that the office of the presidency does not place former occupants above the law and that every president will face difficult choices, but intentionally committing a federal crime should not be one of them. The court's opinion cited historical research and quotes from conservative justices to support its conclusion. The ruling sets the stage for a potential trial in the case, though Trump may appeal to the Supreme Court.

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