Trump claims immunity in election interference case heard by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is grappling with the issue of whether former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal charges related to his attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. Legal experts doubt Trump’s assertion of immunity and question if official acts are protected. The court’s ruling and timing are crucial, especially with a 6-3 conservative majority. A federal appeals court had rejected Trump’s immunity claim, putting a pre-election trial in doubt. Special counsel Jack Smith argues for immediate trial while Trump’s lawyers cite past cases. The case’s outcome could affect the charges against Trump and the timing of the trial.

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