The US Supreme Court has recognized a “presumption of immunity” for Donald Trump’s official acts as president. The White House candidate is being prosecuted in particular for the insurrection movement that followed the election of Joe Biden.
Donald Trump could benefit from a “presumption of immunity” for his official acts as president, the US Supreme Court, which has a conservative majority, considered on Monday, July 1, reports Le Monde.
The former president faces four criminal proceedings, including one related to the federal trial for attempting to illegally overturn the results of the 2020 election, which was won by Joe Biden. The Supreme Court’s decision pushes back that trial once again, which could take place after the November election in which Donald Trump is running. Trump applauded the decision on his Truth Social network, calling it “great victory for our democracy and our Constitution, I am proud to be American!”
Democrats regret decision
“This decision does not change the facts (…), Donald Trump snapped after losing the 2020 election and encouraged a mob to overturn the results of a free and fair election”denounces an advisor to the Democratic electoral campaign.
The decision could set a precedent in the United States, where no similar case involving a former president has ever been brought. If re-elected, Donald Trump could order the federal prosecutions to be halted.
published on July 1 at 10:46 p.m., Philippine Rouviere Flamand, 6Medias
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