Trump Campaign Vows Supreme Court Appeal After Immunity Ruling
A liberal federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump does not possess immunity from prosecution for alleged crimes committed during his time in office. This decision has prompted the Trump campaign to declare its intention to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court, emphasizing the potential implications for the presidency and the nation’s constitutional framework.
Donald Trump Jr. stated in response:
No one who’s been watching is shocked by this partisan hackery but here we go.
DC appeals court has ruled that Trump does not have presidential immunity that would shield him in the J6 case.
Time for SCOTUS to step in.
If POTUS doesn’t have immunity they’ll be incapable of action for fear of future partisan reprisal. That endangers the United States and sets a terrible precedent. If this becomes the norm would a Trump DOJ prosecute Obama for droning an American? If not why not?
No one who’s been watching is shocked by this partisan hackery but here we go.
DC appeals court has ruled that Trump does not have presidential immunity that would shield him in the J6 case
Time for SCOTUS to step in.
If POTUS doesn’t have immunity they’ll be incapable of…
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) February 6, 2024
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, consisting of Judges Karen Henderson, Michelle Childs, and Florence Pan, unanimously determined that Trump, now a private citizen, is not shielded by executive immunity for the specific criminal case. The judges argued that while serving as President, Trump enjoyed certain protections, but these no longer apply to the current prosecution led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
The Trump campaign, in response to the decision, vowed to challenge it at the highest level. Campaign spokesman Steven Cheung argued that denying immunity to a former President could set a precedent where every future President, upon leaving office, might face immediate indictment by the opposing party. This, according to Cheung, could impede the proper functioning of a U.S. President.
Cheung stated, “Deranged Jack Smith’s prosecution of President Trump for his Presidential, official acts is unconstitutional under the doctrine of Presidential Immunity and the Separation of Powers.” He further emphasized that prosecuting a President for official acts goes against the Constitution and poses a threat to the foundational principles of the Republic.
The 57-page decision from the D.C. Circuit Court is considered a victory for Jack Smith, who aims to put Trump on trial in 2024, alleging attempts to overturn the 2020 election. The charges against Trump, filed in August 2023, include conspiracy to defraud the U.S., conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights, all related to the events of January 6 and the Capitol riot.
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