In a recent court filing, former President Donald Trump has suggested a method for the Supreme Court to potentially delay his trial without granting him full immunity.
Trump argues that if the justices do not accept his broad interpretation of immunity against special counsel Jack Smith’s election subversion charges, future presidents could be vulnerable to “de facto blackmail and extortion” while in office. However, he also presents an alternative route for the justices to consider if they are unwilling to accept his maximalist theory of presidential immunity.
It is worth noting that this alternative route would still allow Trump to achieve his goal of delaying a trial until after the upcoming November elections. In his new Supreme Court brief, Donald Trump repeatedly references statements made by Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation process. It appears that President Trump is appealing to Justice Kavanaugh’s past experience and hoping that it will influence the court’s decision.
This development comes as the Supreme Court has agreed to take up the issue of presidential immunity, with oral arguments scheduled for April 25. President Trump is now making his case for immunity directly to the justices, emphasizing the potential consequences for future presidents if his broad interpretation is not accepted.
As always, we will continue to monitor this situation and provide updates as more information becomes available, on Fan Reviews News.
