Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has reiterated his stance that former presidents, including Donald Trump, should not be immune from criminal prosecution for actions taken while in office. This statement comes as the Supreme Court hears arguments concerning whether Trump is shielded from prosecution for acts committed during his presidency. McConnell emphasized the importance of accountability, noting that the criminal justice system and civil litigation in the U.S. are mechanisms through which former presidents can be held accountable.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stood by his past comments that presidents should not have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for their actions while in office https://t.co/VMWmnpRj6U
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he doesn’t think presidents should be immune from criminal prosecution for their actions in office, as the Supreme Court heard arguments on the issue related to former President Trump. https://t.co/rsbX6QhKBn
As the Supreme Court weighs whether Donald Trump is shielded from prosecution for acts committed while president, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said he opposes Trump’s view of absolute immunity. https://t.co/olp2yfjjgq
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he doesn’t think presidents should be immune from criminal prosecution for their actions in office, as the Supreme Court heard arguments on the issue related to former President Trump. https://t.co/XRuLgHYgrn
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