Overview
- Former President Donald Trump proposes an alternative approach to the Supreme Court for addressing presidential immunity, suggesting the case be sent back to lower courts to explore partial immunity.
- The suggestion aims to delay the criminal trial regarding election subversion charges, initially set to begin earlier this month, potentially until after the 2024 election.
- Experts view Trump's move as a strategic shift, aiming to provide the Supreme Court's conservative majority an
- A recent Politico/Ipsos poll reveals that 70% of Americans reject Trump's argument for presidential immunity, including a significant portion of Republican voters.
- Legal experts and analysts express skepticism towards Trump's claims of absolute immunity, highlighting the lack of legal precedent and the potential impact on the presidency.