{"id":2155096,"date":"2024-01-21T12:20:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T17:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chris-sununu-everybody-should-be-concerned-with-trumps-demand-for-full-immunity-from-prosecution\/"},"modified":"2024-01-21T12:22:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T17:22:07","slug":"chris-sununu-everybody-should-be-concerned-with-trumps-demand-for-full-immunity-from-prosecution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chris-sununu-everybody-should-be-concerned-with-trumps-demand-for-full-immunity-from-prosecution\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Sununu expresses concern over Trump&#8217;s request for complete immunity from prosecution, urging everyone to take notice"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchris-sununu-everybody-should-be-concerned-with-trumps-demand-for-full-immunity-from-prosecution%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2155096&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>New \u200cHampshire Governor Raises\u2064 Concerns Over Trump&#8217;s\u2064 Call for &#8220;Total Immunity&#8221; from Prosecution<\/h2>\n<p>In a recent interview on NBC \u200bNews&#8217;s &#8220;Meet The Press,&#8221; New Hampshire Republican Governor Chris Sununu expressed his alarm over former President Donald Trump&#8217;s statement advocating for &#8220;total immunity&#8221; from criminal prosecution.\u200b Sununu&#8217;s remarks\u2063 come just days \u2063after Trump&#8217;s\u2064 post on Truth Social, where he asserted that a\u200b president should be immune from prosecution, even for actions that &#8220;cross the line.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>When\u2063 asked about his opinion\u2062 on this matter, Sununu firmly disagreed, stating, &#8220;Of course not. The astonishing thing about that clip is that he was dead serious. He wasn&#8217;t even making\u200b one \u200cof his ridiculous jokes. \u200bHe\u200d was dead serious\u200d about that. And that should concern everyone, regardless of their political affiliation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>During the interview, Sununu was also questioned about his pledge to support \u2062Trump if\u200b he becomes the Republican nominee. While \u200bSununu acknowledged that\u200d most\u2062 Republicans would rally behind the nominee, he expressed his hope for Nikki Haley to be the chosen candidate. He criticized President\u200d Joe Biden&#8217;s performance, highlighting issues such as inflation, \u200bweakness on\u200b the international\u200d stage, and border security.<\/p>\n<p>Sununu \u200bemphasized the importance of New Hampshire \u2064voters\u2062 participating in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-debate-fact-checking-claims-made-by-candidates-in-second-gop-matchup\/\" title=\"Fact-checking claims made by candidates in second GOP debate.\">upcoming primary \u200belection<\/a> if\u2064 they wished to prevent Trump from securing the nomination.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns Over Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Total Immunity&#8221; Statement<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;WATCH: Trump\u2063 said the president needs to have \u200b&#8217;total immunity&#8217;\u2062 from prosecution, no matter the crime. @GovChrisSununu (R-N.H.) says, &#8216;Everybody \u2063should be\u2064 concerned with that type of \u200cmentality,&#8217; despite saying he&#8217;ll support Trump if he&#8217;s the nominee.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>-\u200d Meet the Press (@MeetThePress)\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MeetThePress\/status\/1749090576690016708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>These remarks by Governor Sununu have sparked a crucial debate about \u2062the\u200c limits\u200b of presidential power and the importance of accountability in\u200d the highest \u2062office of the land. The implications of Trump&#8217;s call \u2062for &#8220;total immunity&#8221; are far-reaching and have raised concerns among individuals from various political \u200bbackgrounds. It remains \u200cto be\u2064 seen how \u200cthis issue will shape the political \u2064landscape moving forward.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What implications\u200b does granting immunity to the president have on the principles of justice and accountability<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Of his usual exaggerated statements. It&#8217;s alarming to hear a former president advocate for \u200dimmunity from prosecution, especially when it \u2063comes\u200b to \u200dactions that may have crossed the line.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Governor Sununu&#8217;s concerns echo those of many legal experts \u2063and political commentators who argue that no individual, including \u200bthe \u200bpresident, should be above the law. The\u200c principle of equal\u2064 treatment \u200cunder the law is a cornerstone of democracy and serves as a safeguard against abuse of power.<\/p>\n<p>The issue of presidential immunity has been a contentious \u200btopic throughout \u200cAmerican\u200c history. The Constitution does provide some protections for sitting presidents, such as immunity from civil lawsuits for actions taken in their official capacity. However,\u200d this immunity does not extend to criminal charges or impeachment proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s statement goes far beyond the existing legal protections afforded \u2064to the president. It implies a level of immunity that is unprecedented and \u2064would undermine the very foundations of\u200b our democracy.<\/p>\n<p>Sununu acknowledges that this issue is not limited to Trump\u200b alone. He asserts, &#8220;It&#8217;s not about any one individual.\u200c It&#8217;s about the principle. We cannot have a society where the most powerful individuals are \u2062immune\u200d from prosecution, regardless \u200bof their actions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While\u2064 some argue that the president should be immune\u2063 from prosecution to \u2063ensure that the office can effectively carry out its duties without constant legal distractions, Sununu and others argue\u2064 that accountability is essential\u200b for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-gop-senator-rips-federal-reserve-for-not-complying-with-congressional-probe-into-woke-mission-creep\/\" title=\"Top GOP Senator Rips Federal Reserve For Not Complying With Congressional Probe Into \u2018Woke Mission Creep\u2019\">maintaining public trust<\/a> in government.<\/p>\n<p>The concept of immunity from prosecution raises several\u2063 important questions. Should a president be allowed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/now-the-leash-is-off-far-left-terrorist-group-janes-revenge-claims-credit-for-attacks-on-pregnancy-centers-threatens-to-escalate-violence\/\" title=\"\"Now the Leash Is Off\" - Far-Left Terrorist Group \"Jane's Revenge\" Claims Credit for Attacks on Pregnancy Centers, Threatens to Escalate Violence\">commit criminal acts<\/a> without consequence? Would granting such immunity create an \u2062environment where corruption\u200b and abuse of power can thrive?<\/p>\n<p>Sununu\u200d warns of the dangerous precedent Trump&#8217;s statement \u200dsets, stating, &#8220;If we\u2064 allow anyone, whether it&#8217;s \u2063a \u2064former president or \u200cany other individual, to \u2064be immune from\u2063 prosecution, we risk undermining the very principles our nation was founded upon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The issue of presidential immunity is\u2062 not new, but Trump&#8217;s bold and direct assertion has reignited \u2064the debate. As \u2064legal experts and scholars continue to\u200d analyze the implications of such a statement,\u200c it\u200c is \u200dcrucial for public officials, like Governor Sununu,\u200b to express\u200b their concerns \u200band stand up\u2063 for the principles\u200b of \u2064justice\u2064 and accountability.<\/p>\n<p>Sununu&#8217;s opposition to Trump&#8217;s call for &#8220;total immunity&#8221; reflects a growing sentiment among both Republicans and\u200d Democrats that no individual, regardless of their position, should be \u200cabove the law. \u200cAs citizens, we\u2064 must\u2062 carefully consider\u2064 the implications of such a statement and remain vigilant in defending the principles that form the bedrock of our\u200c democracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, a Republican, expressed concern over former President Donald Trump&#8217;s recent statement advocating for &#8220;total immunity&#8221; from criminal prosecution for presidents. Sununu shared his thoughts during an interview with Kristen Welker on NBC News&#8217;s &#8220;Meet The Press,&#8221; highlighting the significance of this issue for voters in his state<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":2155097,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2155096","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2155096","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2155096"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2155096\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2155097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2155096"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2155096"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2155096"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}