Ty Cobb ‘almost certain’ Trump election interference case won’t be tried before election

Former White House Counsel Ty Cobb said after the Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday that he is “almost certain” that former President Trump’s federal election lawsuit will not be heard before the November election.

“So, in my view, I think it’s in Trump’s interest in that sense that this case is almost certainly not going to be tried before the election,” Cobb told CNN’s Erin Burnett on “Outfront.” ” he said.

“On the other hand, what the justices are trying to do, short of delaying it, will not benefit his case in any way,” he continued, adding that the justices would not support Trump’s “absolute immunity” doctrine. .

The Supreme Court on Thursday heard nearly three hours of arguments from Trump’s lawyers on why he should be immune from criminal prosecution over his alleged plot to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The trial was held.

The high court judges appeared prepared to offer Mr. Trump some protection from criminal prosecution, but over his team’s argument that presidential immunity could extend to attempted coups. expressed skepticism.

Mr. Trump’s team argues that he has absolute immunity for official actions while in office, and that immunity should continue to apply after he leaves office. They argue that his protections should cover efforts to prevent a peaceful transfer of power after he lost the 2020 presidential election.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, one of the court’s liberals, questioned whether Mr. Trump’s claims would render the presidency lawless. Mr. Cobb said he thinks Mr. Jackon’s arguments are being taken note of by other judges.

“I don’t think the Supreme Court is focused too much on the actual indictment of Trump, because it will limit future presidents’ ability to act publicly without fear of retaliation by their successors.” “That’s because we’re concerned about that,” he said. .

The landmark case could create new legal battles and delay the lawsuits President Trump is currently facing. A decision in the case is expected by the end of June, but Special Counsel Jack Smith is urging the court to act more quickly.