Former President Donald Trump attended a federal appeals court hearing in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, where his claim of presidential immunity from prosecution was under scrutiny. The hearing was centered on whether Trump, as a former president, should be immune from prosecution on charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. During the hearing, Trump's legal team, including his lawyer John Sauer, argued that a president could not be criminally prosecuted for ordering Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival unless he was first impeached and convicted by the Senate. The argument led to a series of pointed questions from the judges, particularly Judge Florence Pan, who asked for clarification on the extent of presidential immunity. The three-judge panel appeared broadly skeptical of Trump's immunity claims, with no timeline provided for when a decision will be made. Trump, speaking after the hearing, maintained his position that a president must have immunity to be effective and reiterated that he did nothing wrong.
Q: “Do you agree with what your lawyer...that you should not be prosecuted or could not be prosecuted if you ordered Seal Team 6 to kill a political opponent?” Trump: “If a president of the United States does not have immunity, he will be totally ineffective.” https://t.co/2yX9LcSK6g
Reporter: Do you agree with what your lawyers argued that you could not be prosecuted if ordered Seal Team Six to kill your political opponent? Trump: If a President does not have immunity, he’ll be totally ineffective https://t.co/DHufAmXIHB
A federal appeals court expressed skepticism on Tuesday about Donald Trump’s claim that he was immune from charges of plotting to subvert the 2020 election, suggesting that the court was unlikely to rule in his favor on a central element of his defense. https://t.co/yWBSh8OGUK https://t.co/B0TYxDhHNC
When a judge asked Trump's attorney if a president would be immune to prosecution if he ordered Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival, Trump's lawyer asserted that a president would have to be impeached, convicted & removed before being prosecuted https://t.co/3EohriFS9c
On Tuesday, Trump's lawyer suggested in federal court that a president could order SEAL Team Six to assassinate a political rival and — unless he was impeached and convicted by Congress — be immune from criminal prosecution. https://t.co/7QIpIZwygp
With Trump present for the first time in months, federal appeals court judges in Washington expressed deep skepticism Tuesday that the former president was immune from prosecution on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. https://t.co/lAuFCB84u7
Three judges at a US appeals court were skeptical of Donald Trump’s argument that has immunity against prosecution for trying to overturn the 2020 election results as he was a president at the time https://t.co/suVehSwhnN https://t.co/RbIeca2Zku
A US appeals court questioned Donald Trump's claims that he is immune from criminal charges for trying to overturn the 2020 election loss https://t.co/suVehSwhnN https://t.co/SRVs4p9kIO
TRUMP'S LAWYER ARGUES THAT A PRESIDENT CAN ORDER SEAL TEAM SIX TO ASSASSINATE HIS POLITICAL RIVAL IF CONGRESS IS COOL WITH IT (MSN) Former President Donald Trump's attorney on Tuesday argued that a president could order the assassination of his political rival and couldn't be… https://t.co/OYmgoAVZzU
TRUMP: I have absolute immunity! COURT: You said you could be indicted if convicted by the senate. So you don’t have “absolute” immunity TRUMP: But I wasn’t convicted by the senate so we’re good COURT: But you told the senate not to impeach you because you could be indicted
"Trump’s claim that he is immune from prosecution was met with skepticism by a US appeals court panel, suggesting an uphill battle in his effort to avoid a criminal trial over his attempt to overturn the 2020 election in his final days as president." https://t.co/EMUOtdos1F
“I feel that as a president, you have to have immunity, very simple” Donald Trump said, showing little emotion, at Tuesday's hearing over his claims that he is immune to criminal prosecution in a case over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. https://t.co/k0JG8X5Gey
With Donald Trump present for the first time in months, federal appeals court judges in Washington expressed deep skepticism Tuesday that the former president was immune from prosecution on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. https://t.co/4M6PK7Jzma
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
Appeals Court Pushes Back On Trump’s Presidential Immunity Claim https://t.co/OfoSyqXTMT
US appeals court judges appear sceptical of former President Donald Trump's immunity claim https://t.co/paa279xtDk https://t.co/WdA1EiJ3yN
With Trump present in court, judges express skepticism of claims that he's immune from prosecution https://t.co/oyBfhpRCUb https://t.co/O5noTgozYd
“As a president, you have to have immunity. Very simple.” — Donald Trump speaks about his claim of “absolute immunity” from criminal prosecutions outside a federal appeals court hearing in Washington, D.C. https://t.co/N26gr5HBIc
"A president has to have immunity, and the other thing is I did nothing wrong." Donald Trump reacts after today's court hearing, where his lawyers attempt to have his criminal trial scrapped. https://t.co/VawshgQmsg 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/3cPNJIfyuY
Donald Trump speaks following appeals court hearing on presidential immunity claim https://t.co/9hvCORkDEZ
Trump, in remarks to the press after he appeared at a federal appeals court hearing DC: “I feel that as a president, you have to have immunity, very simple,” Trump said. “You can’t have a president without immunity ... as a president, you have to be able to do your job”
A federal appeals court expressed skepticism toward Donald Trump’s claim that he is immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election https://t.co/pHGBrVVONq https://t.co/pHGBrVVONq
Trump speaks after presidential immunity hearing: "As a president, you have to have immunity. Very simple...I did nothing wrong, absolutely nothing wrong." https://t.co/WmjXYkBZed
🚨BREAKING: TRUMP SPEAKS OUT AFTER IMMUNITY HEARING TRUMP: "As a president, you have to have immunity... I did absolutely nothing wrong. All information regarding election fraud was from government sources." Source: Fox News https://t.co/ytRDk8DVHi https://t.co/nDBdk6RyMp
Three federal appeals court judges are hearing arguments on whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for the 2020 elections case because the charges are tied to actions he took while president. Here's where major criminal cases involving Trump stand.https://t.co/oxc3UkptMX
With Trump present for the first time in months, federal appeals court judges in Washington are expressing deep skepticism that the former president is immune from prosecution on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. https://t.co/lyBFBidIKo
A panel of US appeals court judges appeared skeptical on Tuesday of Donald Trump's claim that as a former president he should be immune from prosecution on charges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 election ➡️ https://t.co/lkmxLX9bAp https://t.co/EhrvdGvC9F
Judges skeptical of Trump arguments for broad criminal immunity https://t.co/zL7Y51dQQ4
Donald Trump: “I feel that as a President, you have to have immunity...If it's during the time you have absolute immunity.” https://t.co/YCNbZ236lG
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
Attorneys for Donald Trump laid out an absurd benchmark for presidential immunity during a hearing before D.C.’s federal appeals court. Story: https://t.co/wN2D9aojMt https://t.co/LyKUBWbcQN
A three-judge panel appeared broadly skeptical during a hearing of former President Donald Trump’s claims that he enjoys broad presidential immunity from prosecution on charges related to the 2020 presidential election. https://t.co/lqSLF2M17F https://t.co/H95UPnXraD
BREAKING: Uncertain Fate: DC Circuit Completes Arguments on Trump's Claim of Immunity While He Was President, Not Sure, But Listening To Them, Signs Seem To Point to Possible Denial as Trump Attorney Makes Key Concessions; Focus Shifts to Timeline. https://t.co/0pzszDI2fi
Federal appeals court judges expressed deep skepticism on Tuesday about Donald Trump’s central defense that he is immune to an indictment accusing him of plotting to overturn the 2020 election. Follow live updates. https://t.co/obC1Brmcr1
BREAKING: Uncertain Fate: DC Circuit Completes Arguments on Trump's Claim of Immunity While He Was President, Not Sure, But Listening To Them, Signs Seems To Point to Possible Denial as Trump Attorney Makes Key Concessions; Focus Shifts to Timeline. https://t.co/bOgr53Pja8
BREAKING: Uncertain Fate: DC Circuit Completes Arguments on Trump's Claim of Immunity White He Was President, Not Sure, But Listening To Them, Signs Seems To Point to Possible Denial as Trump Attorney Makes Key Concessions; Focus Shifts to Timeline. https://t.co/cXvmL2xOpy
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
A federal court panel strongly suggested it will reject Trump’s claims of immunity from criminal charges related to his 2020 election subversion effort. https://t.co/TmH9J62xLc
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
The appeals court hearing Trump’s immunity defense in his federal 2020 election interference case has concluded. Follow live: https://t.co/QMN7QQDA53 https://t.co/cbIng9Fkl9
Judge Pan: "If President Trump had been convicted when he was previously impeached on same or related conduct...the government could properly prosecute him for that same or related conduct, yes or no? John Sauer, attorney for former President Donald Trump: "Potentially..." https://t.co/F4H8rhbdJ6
Trump’s immunity claim gets frosty reception at appeals court https://t.co/ZshUTVEBKG
Attorneys for Trump, Biden clash in DC court over claims of presidential immunity https://t.co/v0uqlMKxvR
Trump returns to court for appeal claiming he is immune from prosecution https://t.co/k93rn8JjWk
🚨🇺🇸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
CLIP: Exchange on immunity between DC Circuit Court Judge Florence Pan and D. John Sauer, attorney for former President Donald Trump. Judge Pan: "Once you concede that presidents can be prosecuted under some circumstances your separation of powers argument falls away..." https://t.co/QYT8KoILkh
🚨🇺🇸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
Former President Trump is in court today. He wants immunity from criminal prosecution. HEAR ARGUMENTS: https://t.co/Dx61CDeS9A
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
Judge Pan asks whether a president would be immune for having taken a bribe or for ordering SEAL Team 6 to murder a political rival, since those are criminal acts. Trump lawyer Dean Sauer says he would need to be impeached and convicted first.
JUDGE PAN: Could Joe Biden order Seal Team Six to assassinate a political rival? That’s an official act, an order to Seal Team Six. Trump's lawyer: Ummm, ahhh, ummmm, well, ahhh, only if the Democrats don't impeach him. JUDGE PAN: Are you fucking stupid?
Trump's lawyer just argued that a president could not be criminally prosecuted for ordering Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival unless he was first impeached and convicted by the Senate. https://t.co/mgJ6Zh8dFH
Trump Lawyer Argues Presidents CAN Order Seal Team 6 To Assassinate Rivals In Stunning Appeals Courtroom Exchange https://t.co/jsv3JcVaTX
Trump returning to federal court Tuesday as judges hear arguments on whether he’s immune from prosecution https://t.co/KAI5GdAM24
Donald Trump is set to return to the federal courthouse in Washington as an appeals court hears arguments Tuesday on whether the former president is immune from prosecution on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. https://t.co/MB8IFXZyXA
Trump attends his court hearing on Jan. 6 immunity claims https://t.co/kJEchpLXzO
Donald Trump returns to court as judges hear arguments on whether he's immune from prosecution https://t.co/LBByNW5sEc
Donald Trump is returning to a federal courthouse in Washington as an appeals court hears arguments on whether the former president is immune from prosecution on charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. https://t.co/lAuFCB8CjF
Former President Donald Trump arrived in court Tuesday as an appeals court considers whether to throw out criminal charges against him for trying to overturn the 2020 election, as the ex-president claims he has “immunity” from criminal prosecution. https://t.co/epziRRCorS
Judge: "I asked you a yes or no question. Could a president who ordered S.E.A.L. Team 6 to assassinate a political rival (and is) not impeached, would he be subject to criminal prosecution?" Trump attorney says "qualified yes -- if he is impeached and convicted first." https://t.co/OJvEbRDznj
🚨Breaking: President Trump arrives in federal court of Washington for his Presidential immunity case. https://t.co/9vIwD0kWBL
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.
Judge Pan asks, “Could a president order Seal Team Six to assassinate a political rival?” John Sauer answers that he “would have to be speedily impeached and convicted.” Judge Pan: “I asked you a yes or no question.”
LIVE: Appeals Court hears former President Trump's immunity claim in federal election subversion case https://t.co/KnxTnIMp3p https://t.co/ZG3pC8pz97
Former President Donald Trump will go to court Tuesday as an appeals court considers whether to throw out criminal charges against him for trying to overturn the 2020 election, as the ex-president claims he has “immunity” from criminal prosecution. https://t.co/MAWRHLe3Rh
LIVE --> DC Circuit Court of Appeals Oral Argument on Former President Trump's Immunity Claims https://t.co/WN1Lrb7C9h
WATCH: President Trump just arrived to Federal Court in Washington DC this morning where he is attending the Federal Appeals Court Arguments on Presidential Immunity. #Trump2024 https://t.co/vRW28tpfjq https://t.co/UP39HZlhWf
BREAKING: Donald Trump arrives in Washington court for immunity hearing https://t.co/1YAJtT7CcU
The legal reckoning for Donald Trump enters a critical stretch as a federal appeals court considers his claim that he is immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election https://t.co/gOgdqAsE24 https://t.co/gOgdqAsE24
This morning the D.C. Circuit will hear Trump’s arguments for immunity. The UnPopulist has now published my piece, originally for @CatoInstitute, on why these claims are unlikely to get him off the legal hook, whether or not they reach the Supreme Court. https://t.co/pDp53uxo6c
Trump returns to DC for federal court hearing on whether he's immune from prosecution https://t.co/dub767tGpK
A federal appeals court on Tuesday will hear arguments about whether former President Trump is immune from prosecution for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results https://t.co/hDFFfQp2hc
Former President Trump and his lawyers descend on DC in court battle over immunity in 2020 election case, arguing that he has absolute immunity because he was acting in his official capacity as president. Follow live: https://t.co/ccKPZ5QCDA https://t.co/AJts33E7JQ
Trump is expected to appear at a federal appeals court hearing today over his argument that he has presidential immunity in his federal 2020 election interference case. https://t.co/FBN6hSYZWF
Trump’s Immunity Appeal Hearing In Jan. 6 Criminal Case Is Today—Here’s What To Know https://t.co/r5WPdbhu3r https://t.co/80RjtTpY27
NEW: Trump arrives in DC to attend his presidential immunity hearing https://t.co/SlUupGAxS4
Trump to return to federal court as judges hear arguments on whether he is immune from prosecution https://t.co/h9SGiQwvPz
Donald Trump will attend Tuesday arguments for immunity motion in J6 case in DC Federal Appeals Court https://t.co/LcR10oMkut https://t.co/LcR10oMkut
Translation: Biden has his hands in all 4 (bogus) indictments against his top political enemy. 1. Biden, though his deputy White House counsel Jonathan Su, waived Trump’s claim of executive privilege. This led to unprecedented home raid on Trump. And Jack Smith’s appointment… https://t.co/CwnmQc5r06
Trump to attend Appeals Court hearing on immunity in 2020 election case https://t.co/JcISiqmGjl https://t.co/hbjFINPEzv
🚨🚨🚨 President Trump will be attending Appeals Court Arguments on Presidential Immunity in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024! This is ELECTION INTERFERENCE! Trump should be in Iowa campaigning which is what he wants to be doing. Not sitting in a court room. #MAGA https://t.co/ow3Dk6lIUe
Trump says he'll attend appeals court hearing Tuesday in DC regarding 2020 election case | Just The News https://t.co/OBgODmYMiN
https://t.co/jE8jBmX745 Trump to attend D.C. hearing Tuesday on whether he can be prosecuted for efforts to overturn 2020 election. Continues to argue laws don't apply to presidents. “Of course I was entitled, as President of the United States and Commander in Chief, to Immunity"
Former President Trump says he’ll attend immunity hearing on Tuesday in DC https://t.co/QRn0UYgupW https://t.co/Kdf0jyShaZ
BREAKING: Donald Trump will attend Tuesday arguments for immunity motion in J6 case in DC Federal Appeals Court https://t.co/OdEsTg1eTo https://t.co/OdEsTg1eTo
TRUMP SAYS WILL ATTEND FEDERAL APPEALS COURT ARGUMENTS ON PRESIDENTIAL IMMUNITY (Reuters) Donald Trump said he will be attending a federal appeals court hearing regarding the scope of his presidential immunity in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, in comments in a Truth Social post on… https://t.co/aH6njWIua7
Trump says he will attend presidential immunity hearing https://t.co/u5rMOYZs5v
Trump said he'll attend a federal appeals court hearing in Washington, D.C., this week on his claim that he has presidential immunity from prosecution. https://t.co/dHYt1sGw8J
Trump Confirms He’ll Attend Court Hearing Tuesday In Jan. 6 Criminal Case, Says He’s ‘Entitled To Presidential Immunity’ https://t.co/M8STogrK9U https://t.co/dmQqumqGMU
Donald Trump says he’ll attend a federal appeals court hearing Tuesday in Washington, D.C., about his claim of having presidential immunity from prosecution. https://t.co/wXLyYF7RsD
“I will be attending the Federal Appeals Court Arguments on Presidential Immunity in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday," says Donald Trump https://t.co/Lk8DzINMqR
Trump sets up court showdown over presidential immunity appeal about Jan 6 riot https://t.co/HTTZSN0Nq5
Donald Trump court showdown as he says he'll attend hearing into presidential immunity - @jitjoshi reports https://t.co/Lk8DzINMqR
Donald Trump court showdown as he says he'll attend hearing into presidential immunity https://t.co/Lk8DzINMqR
Donald Trump says will attend court hearing into presidential immunity https://t.co/YtJBeIfRKQ
Donald Trump said he will be attending an appeals court hearing regarding the scope of his presidential immunity in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, in comments in a Truth Social post https://t.co/Xlo4xMc31L
NEW: Trump to attend federal appeals court hearing on presidential immunity https://t.co/TTTdZP8uQs
Trump confirms he’ll be in DC for immunity arguments at the federal appeals court on Tuesday. https://t.co/A7KiUjzhE7
🔴 TRUMP TO ATTEND FEDERAL APPEALS COURT ARGUMENTS ON PRESIDENTIAL IMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON, D.C., ON TUESDAY
It won’t be televised but all ears turn to DC Circuit on Tuesday for oral argument on immunity, and Trump supposedly will attend himself. Looking forward to discussing, along with Supreme Court and Colo case, on @MSNBC w/ @AlexWitt at 1:10 PM ET.
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QUESTION: If Trump is a dictator why did he announce he was peacefully transitioning power to Biden on January 7th? The day after the certification of the election that many still question, Trump made it clear he would be leaving off in the 20th. https://t.co/Bnflko07jm
“It is amazing that DeSantis (a) waited until after his candidacy had flatlined to criticize Trump; (b) then did so on the narrowest possible grounds; and then (c) whined about other people not taking Trump on for him.” https://t.co/aNrk77PY7R
Former President Trump will appear in federal court on Jan. 9 when his lawyers argue that he is immune from prosecution on charges that he illegally tried to overturn the 2020 election, according to three people familiar with his plans. https://t.co/lrgT2CfD0A
He is also making plans to attend next week’s federal appeals court arguments in Washington on his claims that he should have presidential immunity in his federal election fraud trial, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. https://t.co/exnCozhXL5
Per @maggieNYT Trump plans to attend DC Circuit oral arguments next Tuesday on immunity. https://t.co/EFa3zLcEbR