US Supreme Court debates Trump immunity claim | BBC News

The US Supreme Court has heard pointed arguments on whether a former president is immune from criminal prosecution over acts carried out while in office.

Donald Trump, who is facing dozens of criminal charges across four cases, claims he - and all presidents - should have presidential immunity.

Trump's trial on charges he tried to overturn the 2020 election is on hold while the Supreme Court considers his immunity claim.

It may take several weeks to receive the Justices' decision, which will likely set a precedent for future US presidents.

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[gmanette]

I don't believe we've ever had to worry about this before.

[jake]

America is the laughing stock of the world.

[jeditanker]

They should not be immune from breaking laws. They should not have 3 justices on the court they appointed ruling on this. This is also going to become a mess. What do we do when the supreme court says he did nothing wrong? This is a disaster for our future.

[dm]

how come every other president had no problem but trump!

[obtuse]

As soon as supreme court confirms supremacy of US President then Biden must send Seal Team 6 to pick up donnie IMMEDIATELY. 😂😂

[MyDeere]

Past 45 presidents not including Trump was able to do their job as a POTUS without absolute immunity.

[olorin]

What would stop an immune president from eliminating the court? Let’s hope basic self preservation prevails.

[janiebonds]

No Total Immunity!!! Ever!!! Protect our democracy in this wonderful country.

[peeper]

For the last 200 years, we did not had problem until Trump... hmmm !!

[nealgoodwin]

OUR SUPREME COURT IS A SHAM AND SHAME TO OUR COUNTRY.... SHOULD HAVE REJECTED THIS CASE.. NO ONE IS ABOVE OUR LAWS... INCLUDING DONALD

[wpdoghd]

Shameful. The Supreme Court Judges who have sworn to uphold the Constitution will gladly tear it up to appease this Lowlife. Lost all credibility

[junebrooks]

Near all the people in the crowd even know when questioned why are they really there !

[iadorenewyork]

"Our former colonies are in a mess!" I know you didn't say that, but you COULD! Regards from the States!

[stuartwilliams]

Witch hunt at its best! B.B.C. marching to the beat, left left left left !!!

[dansanghera]

Yep the Supreme Court has no balls to do the right thing and reject immunity

[scwps]

If Trump doesn't have immunity. Then neither does JB. Remember JB's miss use of classified documents.

[Unfiltered-gbvh]

Words of wisdom from a very wise father. Why should I vote or take the time to understand Government & Politics… Response: If you are not knowledgeable in these areas, and you vote for colors v candidate’s you decide your future. Why? Because there are two types of President’s those for People and those for profit…

[dm]

stop calling him president and just call him king,

[wisdomn]

How about immunity for other state officials? Didn't Trump say about Mark Miley that he should be executed? And how about we apply his argument to the private sector. Say BP makes an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico... immunity for the executive?

[karenpiotte]

I want trump his 3 not so Supreme Court appointees and justice thomas out! They are tainted!