Deciding Political Fraud Cases: A Crucial Test for the Court

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Deciding cases of political fraud is a significant challenge for the court, considered one of the most crucial cases ever heard. It directly impacts the functioning of the U.S. government, questions presidents' accountability and the separation of powers, and raises concerns about national security. The lower court judge highlighted the issue by questioning the Trump lawyer about seeking absolute immunity.

The US Supreme Court set out to answer a big constitutional question on Thursday: can a president be charged for potential crimes committed while in office? The FT’s Washington bureau chief, James Politi, and US legal and enforcement correspondent, Stefania Palma, join this week’s Swamp Notes to explain why the answer could determine the outcome of Donald Trump’s federal trials and the future of the American presidency.

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Swamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor and Marc Filippino. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.

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