First published at 10:44 UTC on April 28th, 2024.
On Friday morning, Donald Trump got on Truth Social and claimed that his predecessors - Bush, Obama, and Biden - will all be in "big trouble" if Trump is not given presidential immunity by the Supreme Court. Trump is continuing to pretend …
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On Friday morning, Donald Trump got on Truth Social and claimed that his predecessors - Bush, Obama, and Biden - will all be in "big trouble" if Trump is not given presidential immunity by the Supreme Court. Trump is continuing to pretend that he doesn't understand what the issue is with his claims of presidential immunity, setting his supporters up to demand prosecutions of all former presidents if he doesn't win. Ring of Fire's Farron Cousins explains what's happening.
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Before heading into the courtroom on Friday, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to unleash a tirade on presidential immunity, showcasing a flawed understanding of the concept. Trump's latest outburst marked a departure from his earlier musings earlier in the week, where he asserted that not only Biden but every president from this century should fear the absence of presidential immunity.
In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump painted a dire picture, claiming that without immunity, presidents become vulnerable to extortion and blackmail by the opposing party, threatening indictments for legal and appropriate actions taken while in office. He warned that this would spell the end of the presidency and undermine the country's foundation. Trump singled out Obama, Bush, and Biden, suggesting they would all face dire consequences without immunity.
However, Trump's argument neglects the nuanced distinction between legitimate presidential actions and potential criminal wrongdoing. While presidents often make controversial decisions, presidential immunity safeguards them from prosecution for official acts. Trump's attempt to confl..
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