The recent US Supreme Court ruling granted former President Donald Trump some immunity from prosecution, potentially delaying his trial for allegedly conspiring to overturn the 2020 election. The 6-3 decision, split along ideological lines, stated that a president enjoys “absolute immunity” for official acts performed while in office. However, unofficial acts do not offer the same protection, leading to a review of charges against Trump to distinguish official conduct.
While three liberal justices dissented, arguing against such broad immunity, Chief Justice John Roberts supported the decision. Trump’s trial in the election case, initially scheduled for March 4, now faces further delays as the Supreme Court considers his immunity claim. The former President faces multiple criminal cases, with one conviction already in a New York court for falsifying business records related to a sex scandal.
Legal experts view the hush money case as the weakest, anticipating it to proceed before the election. However, Trump’s legal maneuvers aim to postpone other trials involving election meddling accusations and hoarding classified documents. His potential reelection could ensure closure of federal trials against him in 2025.
