The US Supreme Court is set to rule on Monday in a highly anticipated decision regarding whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution. This ruling could significantly impact whether his trial for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results will proceed before this year’s election, in which he is the Republican candidate.
The court is likely to reject Trump’s claim of absolute immunity. Conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch, appointed by Trump, emphasized the long-term importance of this decision during arguments in April, stating, “We are writing a rule for the ages.” Justice Brett Kavanaugh, another Trump appointee, highlighted the case’s profound implications for the presidency and the nation.
Originally scheduled for March 4, Trump’s trial has been delayed due to the Supreme Court’s decision to hear his argument for presidential immunity. The justices, including the three Trump appointees, appeared skeptical of his claims during the April arguments, with some questioning
