Takeaways from the appeals court hearing on Donald Trump’s immunity claims
Donald Trump’s lawyers argued for his presidential immunity in a federal appeals court, stating his indictment over subverting the 2020 election should be dismissed. However, the judges expressed skepticism over this claim, questioning whether the same immunity would cover acts like selling pardons or assassinating political opponents. Special counsel Jack Smith’s team argued that absolute presidential immunity would open up a challenging precedent. The appeals court ruling is likely to shape the Supreme Court’s showdown over presidential immunity. The case against Trump is set to go on trial in March.
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