Former President Donald Trump is asserting absolute immunity before the supreme court for his actions to overturn the 2020 election, arguing that any ruling against him would hinder future presidents.
His legal team contends that he should be shielded from criminal persecution for official acts undertaken during his presidency. Trump’s lawyers warn that denying his immunity would render every future president vulnerable to legal threats, potentially leading to blackmail and extortion.
Presecutors led by special Counsel Jack Smith, see a swift ruling to proceed with a criminal trial before the upcoming presidential elections.
The court, with conservative majority, faces the unprecedented question of whether a former president retains immunity for actions taken during their tenure. Trump’s lawyers cite constitutional powers and previous court rulings to support their arguments.
