US Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump immunity plea | DW News

Donald Trump is hoping that the conservative-majority top court will save him from at least one of his legal woes. Meanwhile, a separate case over hush money charges is keeping him occupied in New York.

The top US court heard arguments on Thursday from former President Donald Trump's legal team that he should be given immunity from criminal prosecution for any actions taken during his time in office.

Among his maze of legal problems, the top court's decision could have the biggest impact on Trump's third run for the White House later this year — as well as setting a precedent for future US presidents.

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[minghuang]

If someone thinks he is above the law, then the society has the right to exclude him from the society.

[Rick-qfde]

There's something happening
What it is ain't exactly clear.... 😮

[Nils.Minimalist]

Only a dictator claims to be above the law!

[fluxcapacitor]

Trump's claims of unlimited immunity from the law couldn't be any more un-American. It's an admission of guilt.

[mikemann]

Why does he need immunity if he is innocent ??

[waitawhileexplorer]

Why should someone that broke the law have immunity?

[mehmoodharoon]

No one is above law! That means no immunity

[paulgroth]

Freedom from prosecution gives them freedom to do illegal things. They already have the freedom to do legal things

[XDSDDLord]

Only in a Democracy can a debate about whether a president has immunity could happen. The fact that this is happening is not signaling the end of democracy; if he is found to have immunity, that would be the end of the democracy, but if he is found to not have immunity, that is freedom and justice in action.

[salazarmandragora]

Difficult = illegal .... Right got it 👌🏼

[mileshigh]

If full immunity is given to the President, then what will stop President Biden from arresting him and putting him in jail! I would love to see that if it happens!

[thomashunter]

I laugh when the USA preaches other countries about democracy.

[koruspring]

The question should follow : "how about Biden? You do realize saying Trump is immune is the same as giving unlimited power to Biden?"

[importantname]

when you dont like the Law, change the people who decide the Law to those people who agree with you.

[Craqerzrus]

This is pure BS that lady has no idea what she’s talking about. Unsubscribed

[corinneanderson]

Decisions to further one's career aims is not for the common good. How should immunity claims apply??

[Thiscannotbetruebutitis]

If we learned one thing in this conflict in the Middle East is that the powerful politicians behave as if they were immune to the law. And Donald Trump also behaves as if no laws apply to him. Time will show if this is the truth.

[Bigger-Circuitry-Bigger-SOUND]

Even doing this question 2024 “if anyone is above the low” is CRAZY, even Putin and Stalin wouldn’t say this in face open or publicly, USA is in deep trouble as a society, Trump craziness from one side and Woke psycho from the other side 🤦🏼‍♂️

[sequero]

How many of the US Supreme Court helped finance the election of Trump?

[D_isco_D_ancer]

You can see the difference between the Trump supporters (really low level people) and the non trump supporters.