Post Reports
The Supreme Court granted Trump broad immunity. What now?
Jul 1, 2024
Devlin Barrett discusses the Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity from criminal acts during his presidency. The complexities of presidential immunity, implications for Trump's legal troubles, and future presidential impact are explored. The debate on defining official vs. unofficial acts and the broader consequences on government accountability are highlighted.
28:10
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Former presidents' prosecution depends on distinguishing official acts from unofficial ones, impacting Trump's potential trial.
- The Supreme Court's ruling broadens presidential power by defining immunity for official acts and vulnerabilities for unofficial ones, setting a precedent for future presidential conduct.
Deep dives
Ruling on Presidential Immunity
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled that a former president's prosecution for crimes hinges on distinguishing official acts from unofficial ones. The ruling directly impacts former President Donald Trump's potential criminal trial before the election, requiring a clear definition of presidential actions subject to immunity.
