Supreme Court questions Trump's lawyer on claims of absolute immunity from prosecution

Published: 25 April 2024 at 11:26

Justices on the Supreme Court grilled a lawyer representing Donald Trump with hypothetical scenarios to challenge his argument for absolute presidential immunity from prosecution. The inquiries, such as ordering a hit on a political rival or accepting bribes, aimed to probe the extent of protection Trump seeks. Trump's lawyer emphasized that without absolute immunity, the presidency would be fundamentally altered. The Supreme Court deliberated on Trump's immunity from criminal prosecution for actions during his presidency, highlighting the wider implications of their decision beyond this specific case.

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