The Supreme Court's decision to take up the question of whether former President Trump enjoys "total immunity" from prosecution before hearing his case has handed him a significant advantage, regardless of the eventual outcome.

 

The timing of the court's decision means that a trial over Trump's alleged role in the January 6th events is unlikely to begin or conclude before the upcoming election. For Trump, who likely sees delay as advantageous, this development represents a major win.

 

The timeline for the Supreme Court's involvement in the case is relatively swift, with Trump's first briefs due in three weeks and oral arguments scheduled for late April. A ruling is expected by the end of June, coinciding with the court's term's conclusion. In the meantime, the trial remains on hold.

 

At the heart of this case lies a fundamental question about presidential power: whether former presidents are immune from prosecution for actions taken while in office. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals previously rejected Trump's claims of immunity, allowing for the possibility of prosecution.

 

The Supreme Court's decision to hear Trump's appeal and consider the question of presidential immunity indicates the gravity of the issue at hand. Keeping the trial paused until this matter is resolved is a logical step, given the uncertainty surrounding presidential immunity.

The motivations behind the Supreme Court's actions are subject to interpretation. Some may view the decision as favoring Trump's interests, particularly given the conservative majority on the court. Others may see it as a necessary step in addressing a profound legal question with significant implications for the presidency and the rule of law.

 

For Democrats, the preferred outcome would likely involve Trump facing trial before the election, while Trump himself likely aims to avoid court proceedings until after the election, hoping for a favorable outcome at the polls.

 

Ultimately, the Supreme Court's decision to prioritize resolving the question of presidential immunity has favored Trump, granting him the delay he seeks as the legal proceedings unfold.

 

03.03.24

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Throw tRump into jail and throw away the keys.

It will benefit the US, let alone the world.....

Ooh that's going to annoy the Trump haters, 55555555555.

 

I didn't think there was immunity for presidents, even during their time in office, but I guess it explains why Nixon wasn't tried as a war criminal for the illegal invasion of Cambodia ( and Bush the younger for that matter ) or Reagan for the Contras.