Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has consistently emphasized that former presidents, including after Trump's Jan 6 impeachment trial, are not immune from criminal prosecution for actions taken while in office. His statements have been reiterated in various forms, including during his speech after voting to acquit former President Trump in 2021, and more recently on 'Meet The Press'. McConnell highlighted the role of the criminal justice system and civil litigation in holding former presidents accountable. This stance, which was a very popular take at the time, comes as the Supreme Court hears arguments related to presidential immunity.
Senate Minority Leader McConnell tells @MeetThePress that he doesn’t think presidents should be immune from criminal prosecution for actions they took while in office, as the Supreme Court hears arguments on the issue. https://t.co/uu2sEZTQrf
Mitch McConnell Says Former Presidents Are 'Not Immune' From Accountability https://t.co/9mEYHJkmt1 https://t.co/26bEsfVLxY
Senate Minority Leader McConnell tells @MeetThePress that he doesn’t think presidents should be immune from criminal prosecution for actions they took while in office, as the Supreme Court hears arguments on the issue. https://t.co/JgdZd6OtKS
Mitch McConnell, in his speech after voting to acquit Trump in 2021: "We have a criminal justice system in this country. We have civil litigation. And former presidents are not immune from being held accountable by either one." Very popular take at the time!
Sen. McConnell after Trump’s Jan. 6 impeachment trial: “President Trump is still liable for everything he did while he was in office...We have a criminal justice system in this country...and former presidents are not immune from being accountable.” https://t.co/Aawg3CanOz
Sen. McConnell after Trump’s Jan 6 Impeachment trial: “President Trump is still liable for everything he did while he was in office...We have a criminal justice system in this country...and former presidents are not immune from being accountable.” https://t.co/NVjjHXfxgw