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Supreme Court Ruling and Debate Performance Boost Trump's Campaign

A Supreme Court decision narrows obstruction charges for January 6 defendants, while Biden's debate struggles give Trump a political edge.

  • The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to narrow the interpretation of the obstruction law used against January 6 rioters, potentially benefiting Trump in his federal cases.
  • Chief Justice Roberts argued that the law does not apply broadly to all forms of obstruction, only those similar to tampering with documents or records.
  • The ruling impacts over 300 January 6 defendants and could influence Trump's own obstruction charges related to the 2020 election interference case.
  • Trump's confident debate performance contrasted sharply with Biden's, raising concerns among Democrats about Biden's viability as a candidate.
  • Legal experts suggest that while the ruling complicates some charges, other legal avenues remain open for prosecuting Trump.
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