In a landmark case at the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, lawyers for former President Trump, including John Sauer, argued for presidential immunity, contending that a president could not face criminal charges for official acts, such as ordering SEAL Team 6 to assassinate a political rival. This assertion was made during an appeals courtroom exchange where Judge Florence Pan queried Trump's legal team about the extent of presidential immunity. Trump's lawyers argued that a president would only be subject to prosecution if they were impeached and convicted by the Senate first. The case, which is an appeal against the denial of presidential immunity in an election fraud case, challenges the legal boundaries of presidential actions and whether they can be subject to criminal proceedings. Trump's argument hinges on his actions being considered official acts. No timeline has been provided for when a decision will be made.
Judge asks Trump lawyer if president would be immune from prosecution for using SEAL Team 6 to assassinate a political rival in explosive courtroom showdown https://t.co/82aFJJLlvx https://t.co/qq21MgXFzM
Trump's lawyers literally argued the president could use Seal Team Six to assassinate a political rival and not face criminal prosecution. https://t.co/IEh2j6ee0s
Judge: “Could a president who ordered SEAL Team 6 to assassinate a political rival who was not impeached ... be subject to criminal prosecution?” Trump lawyer: “If he were impeached and convicted first.” Judge: “Your answer is no?” Trump lawyer: “My answer is qualified yes.” https://t.co/bBCdaRcT2O
🚨🇺🇸LIVE: TRUMP IMMUNITY HEARING | SUMMARY D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals heard Trump's appeal against denial of presidential immunity in election fraud case. The hearing has concluded - o timeline has been provided for when a decision will be made. Trump's argument: His actions… https://t.co/K3Ef97HMiG https://t.co/88Jo4ehGfz
Judge Pan: Could a president who ordered SEAL Team 6 to assassinate a political rival, who was not impeached, would he be subject to a criminal prosecution? John Sauer: If he were impeached and convicted first. Pan: So, your answer is no? Sauer: My answer is qualified yes. https://t.co/cAiunKxOwl
🚨🇺🇸LIVE: TRUMP IMMUNITY HEARING JUDGE PAN: "Would the prosecution be permissible if Trump were convicted by Senate at impeachment trial?" TRUMP'S LAWYER: "A prosecution" but not "this prosecution." JUDGE PAN: "Let me try this one more time", re-asks question re: whether… https://t.co/JgxzhvaCJq https://t.co/HO2073jpBD
🚨🇺🇸LIVE: TRUMP IMMUNITY HEARING Trump's legal team argues for presidential immunity in court today. The landmark case in Washington D.C. challenges whether a president can face criminal charges for official acts. Judge Florence Pan : "In your view, could a President sell… https://t.co/52XSijl4Ub
Trump's Lawyer argues in federal appeals court that if a president ordered Seal Team Six to assassinate a political opponent, they would not be subject to prosecution unless they were impeached and convicted by the Senate. https://t.co/w3ujLItC8e
Trump Lawyer Argues Presidents CAN Order Seal Team 6 To Assassinate Rivals In Stunning Appeals Courtroom Exchange https://t.co/jsv3JcVaTX
Judge asks if a president ordered the murder of political opponent by Seal Team 6, would he be immune from criminal prosecution? Trump lawyer says yes, in effect, unless he was impeached and convicted first.