Former President Trump told the Supreme Court in his initial brief that he should be exempted from criminal charges, saying that denying it would “neutralize all future presidents with de facto threats and blackmail while in office.” He argued that it would create “post-inauguration trauma.” This is the hand of a political enemy. ”
Republican presidential candidate Trump and his legal team filed a 67-page brief with the high court on Tuesday.
The Supreme Court ruled on April 25 after President Trump argued that he should be granted immunity from prosecution on charges stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into allegations of election interference in 2020 and on January 6. Hear initial arguments on presidential immunity issues.
Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Mr Smith’s trial has been suspended pending the High Court’s decision, which is expected to be handed down in mid-June.
“If impunity is denied, all future presidents will be effectively incapacitated by intimidation and extortion while in office, and will be subject to years of post-inauguration trauma at the hands of their political opponents,” the brief says. It has been stated. “The threat of future prosecution and imprisonment will serve as a political cudgel to influence the most sensitive and controversial presidential decisions, stripping him of his power, authority, and decisiveness.”
This is a developing story. Please check back for the latest information.
