The US Supreme Court considers the extent to which Mr. Trump enjoys immunity
Apr 26, 2024
Washington [USA], April 26: During the debate session that took place for about 2 and a half hours on April 25, the majority of judges of the US Supreme Court seemed to disagree with the arguments presented by the lawyer representing former President Trump , which was presented by the lawyer representing former President Trump . believes that the former US leader must enjoy "absolute immunity" for his actions as president.
However, conservative justices, holding the Supreme Court's 6-3 majority, expressed concern that presidents do not enjoy any immunity, especially for less serious acts. more, according to Reuters today, April 26.
Justice Samuel Alito said that incumbent presidents who lose re-election will be in a difficult position if they are prosecuted by the next administration.
"We can look around the world and find countries where there is a process where the loser is sent to prison," Justice Alito added.
That makes it difficult for observers to predict how the Supreme Court will rule, but Mr. Trump will likely enjoy partial presidential immunity .
Previously, the lower court rejected Mr. Trump's request that he be granted presidential immunity and not have to face trial under the indictment of special prosecutor Jack Smith related to criminal charges of attempting to meddling in the 2020 US election .
Some judges raised concerns about the ruling's far-reaching impact on future US presidents.
The US Supreme Court could postpone the trial and return it to a lower court to provide a more thorough analysis of the charges that Mr. Trump faces.
Prolonging the proceedings will make it difficult for Mr. Trump's trials to take place before the US elections in November.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper
