U.S. Appeals Court: Trump Not Immune from Prosecution in 2020 Election Interference Case
OAN’s James Meyers
8:41 AM – Tuesday, February 6, 2024
A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump can face trial on charges that he had plans to overturn the results of the 2020 election, which rejects the 45th president’s claims that he is immune from prosecution.
Trump has argued that a president is immune from criminal prosecution for actions that happened during time in office, unless they are first impeached by the House and convicted by the Senate.
The latest ruling marks the second time that judges have refused Trump’s immunity arguments and stated that he can be prosecuted for actions he committed in the White House and in the run-up to the Jan. 6, 2021 demonstration.
Trump will most likely appeal the ruling that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court. The trial was originally set for March, but was postponed last week, and the judge didn’t immediately set a new date.
The latest trial against Trump will have massive implications, with the 45th President hoping to delay the trial until the November election. If Trump is able to win the election, he would have the ability to order a new attorney general to dismiss the federal cases or pardon himself as president.
Meanwhile, the appeals court decision comes after the Supreme Court stated in January that it would temporarily stay out of it, while rejecting a request from special counsel Jack Smith for a speedy ruling.
Smith’s indictment accuses the former president of knowingly spreading false accusations that the 2020 presidential election was rigged and a plot to interfere in the peaceful transfer of power after losing in 2020.
Additionally, the Supreme Court has stood firm on the fact that presidents are immune from civil liability for official acts, while Trump’s lawyers have argued that should be extended to criminal prosecution as well.
The next steps for Trump will most likely be that he seeks a review of the decision from the full D.C. circuit, or if he is denied, appeal to the Supreme Court.
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What are the potential implications of this trial against Trump and the future of presidential immunity from prosecution
Trump Can Face Trial Over Election Results, Federal Appeals Court Rules
In a significant ruling on Tuesday, a federal appeals court has deemed that former President Donald Trump is liable to stand trial on charges related to his alleged plans to overturn the results of the 2020 election. This decision rejects the 45th president’s claims of immunity from prosecution.
The ruling by the appeals court dismisses Trump’s argument that a sitting president is immune from criminal prosecution for actions taken while in office, unless they are first impeached by the House and convicted by the Senate. This is the second time that judges have rejected Trump’s immunity claims, asserting that he can indeed be prosecuted for his actions during his time in the White House and leading up to the January 6th, 2021 demonstration.
As expected, Trump is likely to appeal this ruling, potentially taking the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. The trial was originally scheduled for March, but last week it was postponed, with no new date set by the judge.
The outcome of this trial against Trump carries vast implications, particularly as the 45th President aims to delay proceedings until the November election. If Trump were to win the election, he would possess the power to appoint a new attorney general who could dismiss the federal cases against him or potentially pardon himself as president.
Simultaneously, this appeals court decision comes after the Supreme Court decided in January to stay out of the matter temporarily. The court refused a request from special counsel Jack Smith for an expedited ruling.
Smith’s indictment accuses former President Trump of knowingly spreading false allegations about the 2020 presidential election. The trial will have far-reaching consequences, ultimately determining whether a former president can be held accountable for their actions during their time in office.
Overall, this recent ruling by the federal appeals court signifies a step forward in the legal journey surrounding allegations against Donald Trump and could potentially shape the future interpretation of presidential immunity from prosecution.
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