Trump again argues presidents should have immunity from prosecution even if they commit crimes
Donald Trump argued in January 2024 that presidents should have full immunity from prosecution even for acts that "cross the line," as he awaited an appeals court ruling on his bid to dismiss his federal election interference case.
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4 viewpointsTrump Says All Presidents—Even the 44 Who Didn’t Serially Break the Law—Need Immunity
Trump Has Chilling New Interpretation of What Total Immunity Should Cover
Trump Demands Total Presidential Immunity -- Even for Acts That 'Cross the Line'
Trump again argues presidents should have immunity from prosecution even if they commit crimes
Trump, awaiting ruling, says presidents must have 'complete and total' immunity
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2 viewpointsTrump again argues presidents should have immunity from prosecution even if they commit crimes
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2 viewpointsTrump backs ‘total’ presidential immunity, even for moves that ‘cross the line’
Trump says presidents not having full immunity would cause ‘years of trauma’
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1 articleTrump Says Presidential Immunity Should Cover ‘Events That Cross the Line’ in Latest Rant Before Court Ruling
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