The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
Joy-Ann Reid | Law, Yeah!
Feb 7, 2024
Author and political analyst Joy-Ann Reid joins Stephen Colbert to discuss Republicans withdrawing support for immigration reform. Also, highlights include a court rejecting Trump's immunity claim, Super Bowl festivities, humorous topics, and reflections on courage.
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- Former presidents are not immune from prosecution, as the D.C. Appeals Court rejected Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity, setting an important precedent.
- Biden's refusal to engage in a debate with Trump, showcasing his confidence and ability to navigate such situations with humor and assertiveness, highlights his unwillingness to give Trump a platform.
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Court Rules Former Presidents Not Immune from Prosecution
In a landmark ruling, the D.C. Appeals Court rejected Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity, stating that former presidents are not immune from prosecution. This ruling sets an important precedent, as no former president has ever been indicted before. Trump's lawyers argued that presidents cannot be held accountable for any crime committed while in office, as long as they are not impeached by the Senate. However, the bipartisan three-judge panel unanimously rejected this claim, emphasizing that the law applies to everyone, including former presidents.
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