Trump’s allies happy about Supreme Court decision on immunity laws
Former President Trump’s allies in Congress are celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision in the former commander-in-chief’s historic immunity case on Monday.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., Speaker Mike Johnson’s top deputy, stated, “With today’s decision, the Supreme Court concluded what we’ve known all along: a president cannot be prosecuted for his official acts.” Scalise added, “While it’s becoming increasingly clear Democrats believe their only path to victory in November is through prosecuting their political opponent, today’s decision makes it clear this is not allowed in our constitutional system.”
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., the No. 3 House GOP leader, remarked, “The Democrats have proven they will do everything in their power… to destroy [Trump]. Today’s Supreme Court decision is a positive step in the right direction of ending their senseless lawfare.”
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that presidents have immunity for official acts while in the White House, and those acts cannot be used as evidence against them in a trial.
However, the court also ruled that not all of a president’s actions are official, leaving it to a lower court to determine which of Trump’s actions constitute as official.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, “Certain allegations – such as those involving Trump’s discussions with the Acting Attorney General – are readily categorized in light of the nature of the president’s official relationship to the office held by that individual. Other allegations present more difficult questions.”
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., responded to the decision, stating, “The Supreme Court just delivered a crushing blow to Joe Biden’s 4-year witch hunt against President Trump. Trump will wipe the floor with Biden in November.”
The decision on Monday does not grant Trump full immunity from prosecution, but it is likely to delay Special Counsel Jack Smith’s case against the former president, making the chances of a trial before the November election almost impossible.
Rep. Elise Stefanik emphasized the importance of presidential immunity, saying, “The president of the United States must have immunity, like members of Congress and federal judges, which is necessary for any presidency to function properly.”
Senator Mike Lee, R-Utah, hailed the decision as “a big win for constitutional separation of powers and a huge loss for those who want to weaponize the federal government against their political opponents.”
Conference Chair John Barrasso, R-Wyo., the No. 3 Senate Republican, declared, “Today is another victory for democracy and the rule of law against Democratic lawlessness.”
