Trump attorney concedes private acts don’t get immunity during Supreme Court hearing

14 днів тому

The Supreme Court’s ruling could affect whether former President Donald Trump will stand trial for his actions on and around Jan. 6.
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 209

@rosavito1 13 днів тому

Ridiculous to consider from the get-go. No respect left for Supreme Court.

@goss1961 13 днів тому

Respect only exists if it goes both ways...you need to have it before you get it. Those so-called justices don't respect the Constitution, the integrity of the legal system or the American people. They deserve contempt, but not respect.

@kateskeys 13 днів тому

💙💙💙💙💙

@Mftjan2000 12 днів тому

I have issues with SCOTUS, but why does this anger you? No one ever claimed the president could murder someone and have immunity.

@henrysheen6471 13 днів тому

The idea that SCTUS decided to hear this argument is wild.

@Mftjan2000 12 днів тому

No it isn't. If the cou9rt refuesd to hear it the corrupt lower court decision would stand. They HAD to hear it.

@Sharyk808 12 днів тому

To protect the president from criminal acts. Repuke SCOTUS threw a buoy to Satan Dufus. No one is above the law, judge Alito thinks otherwise. Satan Dufus tried to get Obama assassinated 6/23 by cult. Loser new home is prison.

@davidcertain2492 11 днів тому

They’re installing a president. Our only hope is in getting him off the ballot.

@MrJamberee 8 днів тому

That’s because you don’t understand the argument. That’s your fault.

@peterpoprafsky7353 13 днів тому

No one Should have immunity if Committed a Crime.😂

@storeycris 13 днів тому

Starting with Hillary, Obama, Bush..etc

@901pics 13 днів тому

That's beyond stupid...of course there has to be presidential immunity...duh there is a process for punishment. It's called impeachment and trial first.

@sybergato 13 днів тому

Don't forget sleepy Joe with his classified documents he willfully retained and used for his book.

@bikeman1x11 13 днів тому

no crimes here

@peterpoprafsky7353 13 днів тому

@@sybergato that's right Nobody should have Immunity Period no matter who they are.

@deborahbates2994 13 днів тому

No one ever needs absolute ammunity, president, Judge, politician or average citizens.

@kateskeys 13 днів тому

*immunity (just sayin’

@jsmcguireIII 13 днів тому

Dirty court to decide if the American Revolution against a King was worth the effort.

@walterhoenig6569 13 днів тому

Nicely put.

@kateskeys 13 днів тому

Touché

@michaelccopelandsr7120 13 днів тому

When you fear integrity and accountability, you are no longer the good guys.

@kateskeys 13 днів тому

💙💙💙💙agreed

@moonshoes11 13 днів тому

Lock him up. Throw away the key.

@spider-man910 12 днів тому

😂😂 No unlikely won't happen .....the facts are on his side

@moonshoes11 12 днів тому

@@spider-man910 All the evidence sides agains the clown. And almost 90 charges, under four different indictments. Do you accept the scientific theory of evolution, or do you deny the evidence?

@sandymarchena3837 11 днів тому

@@moonshoes11😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 thanks for the laugh

@diorcnidaria9601 13 днів тому

This is the public's supreme waste of time! TIRED ALREADY!

@alisongrable7209 13 днів тому

This is HORRIFYING. Only in MAGA land. Impeach Clarence Thomas. His wife supported Donald’s coup.

@kateskeys 13 днів тому

Thank you💙💙💙💙💙

@ZeroFcksGven 13 днів тому

Protest

@sandymarchena3837 11 днів тому

😂😂😂 thanks for the laugh

@user-ty3zp1pd5w 10 днів тому

Impeach ALL THESE TRUMP ASS KISSING REPUBLICAN SUPREME COURT JUSTICES

@yvanlachance8269 13 днів тому

Looks like president Biden should step up!

@ronaldlindeman6136 13 днів тому

I wonder the questions the Supreme Court would have asked if the President were to send seal team against the Supreme Court?

@kateskeys 13 днів тому

@@ronaldlindeman6136you should post that as a comment-not reply it’s an awesome point💙💙💙💙

@sandymarchena3837 11 днів тому

You mean step down!

@nateh3441 13 днів тому

Innocent people don't go running to the Supreme Court begging for immunity. Remember that come November 2024.

@jv-ep2tc 13 днів тому

sauer should be disbarred

@talonanthony 13 днів тому

We are literally living a real life episode of the Twilight Zone.

@janejones8672 12 днів тому

True

@johnhboden48 13 днів тому

Who has the most annoying vocalization Dean Sauer or Ben Shapiro.

@jinxterpinxter 13 днів тому

It’s a tie.

@terryher3487 13 днів тому

Democracy is in danger

@LarryErb-gs9fm 11 днів тому

Clearly, NO crime committed

@albertogomez78787 13 днів тому

What will be the Verdict @Diane Supreme Court ⚖️

@John-pc1gu 13 днів тому

How does the president have the power to decide, on his own, anyone is corrupt ... is the higest court in the land really acking that question.

@ghetSum2012 13 днів тому

Why not ask the supreme court if the President ordered the execution of a federal judge as part of an official act, are they OK with it?

@jinxterpinxter 13 днів тому

Great question.

@sybergato 13 днів тому

He should just play the old and forgetful defense. Worked for joe

@AndrewKHSmith 13 днів тому

What a complete waste of time and money!

@sylviabelonga3737 10 днів тому

Absolutely not. No immunity

@neilbarnett3046 13 днів тому

Wouldn't it be simplest for Pres. Biden to have Trump bumped off the moment the SC decides it's OK?

@MilipTichaelPhomas 13 днів тому

the irony

@code-52 10 днів тому

No president in history has asked for this before. What does that tell you?

@roberttaylor7064 13 днів тому

There is no such thing as immunity, its beyond absurd.

@juanguzman8253 13 днів тому

Well if so Baiden cud use military to estay en power

@Venti242 12 днів тому

Sounds familiar.

@paulacornelison243 13 днів тому

The Supreme Court has in the past given in a limited verdict. All they really need to do is rule about whether or not running for office is a Presidential act. Since running for office is done when you are not in office, then the answer is no. Leave everything else for a later date, and as it comes up.

@UncleFordsInterrogatories 12 днів тому

January 6th, Donald Trump was still President. Running for President while President is an official act!

@xx8031 13 днів тому

"16"! - “5 pieces of silver” - "16"! - “5 pieces of silver” - "16"! - “5 pieces of silver”

@aubrey-mn6dr 13 днів тому

they do

@aubrey-mn6dr 13 днів тому

what did they talk about bin lauden

@robertbolton9450 13 днів тому

People get kicked out of bisnesses and have angry twords it.

@jefferyroland2503 8 днів тому

He's doing this so the Supreme Court can come back with a 9 to 0 on immunity.

@agent00soul48 13 днів тому

Not looking good for Sleepy Don.

@tonyuresti8719 13 днів тому

Enough already put the Orange orangutan in jail already, and let the nation heal!!

@John-pc1gu 13 днів тому

What about due process

@kateskeys 13 днів тому

Du-du in trumps case

@UncleFordsInterrogatories 12 днів тому

Immunity as a necessary component of public office holding is a marvelous lie!

@normanhernandez5421 12 днів тому

Argument you got call Pelosi she was head of the capitol too

@kateskeys 13 днів тому

Chad Daybell’s family goes to court for his trial

@carfo 13 днів тому

he also said if trump ordered the military to stage a coup, it would be considered a presidential act. so trump will just say EVERYTHING he does is a presidential act

@linneab8317 13 днів тому

If a political rival is determined to be corrupt, what's the litmus test? Fraudulent acts, hateful speech, hubris, nepotism, total ineptitude . . . Wait your Honor. You're describing my client!😂

@sumthingmessy 12 днів тому

Honestly, it's easy to answer. Is trying to win a second term a part of the role of president? It is not a requirement to run for a second term, it is not part of your duties, you do not get immunity.

@ronaldlindeman6136 13 днів тому

I wonder the questions the Supreme Court would have asked if the President were to send seal team against the Supreme Court? What if a liberal President takes out 6 conservative Supreme Court justices?

@paolee2730 13 днів тому

If there's such thing as a "Presidential Immunity" then, why is he in court. Have his lawyers to fight for something that don't exist, if the law exist?

@Raven-kv9mb 12 днів тому

Sounds more like a dictator than a President 🤔🤔

@jamesjohnson1790 13 днів тому

This is reading railroad on and on 😅😅

@peterholder9999 12 днів тому

Only in a America 🇺🇸

@renerodriguez2134 13 днів тому

So Joe should take advantage off the results😊

@ZeroFcksGven 13 днів тому

People need to protest

@DeadCat-42 13 днів тому

Trump trials and breaking bad videos ...UKposts algorithm conflating the two lol.

@j.b.macadam6516 13 днів тому

Criminals be criminals!

@t.e.8084 11 днів тому

Never had a problem with president immunity until Don the con.

@twalrus1 13 днів тому

The right wing justices are this close to creating a King.

@Dewdrops7560 10 днів тому

So why's he wasting the court's time... criminals aren't exempt from accountability because he wants to change the law...

@user-nd2lj7eh4n 13 днів тому

These people are twisting the words of Trumps Attorneys words.

@802Leith 13 днів тому

Is it a private act for a public figure running for President of the USA to question the validity of an election fraught with last minute arguably (as state constitutional laws were abrogated) construed as illegal by his voting constituents? Isn't it the candidates right and responsibility to put forth an alternative slate of electors to defend the rights of his voters? Is that a public or private act? When Al Gore challenged the Florida vote was he acting personally demanding a fair count? I would argue Gore was acting on behalf of his constituents. Cases like Pennsylvania where the States constitutional rules were broken were construed by Trump voters to be illegal at worst. Isnt it an official capacity to demand free and fair elections if you are President and as a candidate?

@jasonm1827 13 днів тому

Keep reaching. Al Gore didn't have fake electors to try and overthrow the election for him nor did he incite an insurrection to stop the certification of bushes win.

@user-pw3qm9yb4x 13 днів тому

The judges are not even quoting the constitution and what it says about a president who has committed crimes and that he should be prosecuted for his crimes after leaving office. The constitution does not say anything about a president being above the law. I’m just saying that the judges are not above the constitution that they have sworn an oath to protect the constitution and the laws that are in place period. They can’t give diaper rash immunity from being prosecuted or anything else. And these judges who have been bought by the republicans are not very smart about this immunity issue because diaper bag could have one of them have an accident or something if he was not happy with the judge. If they were smart they would not have anything to do with this issue and send it back to the appeal courts.

@user-ou6dn5eu3i 13 днів тому

The problems are six megas supreme luxury Court and judges they working for the megas Donald Trump party, hearing simple show.

@JDLeeArt 13 днів тому

The minute they decide in Trump's favor on this issue Bidenight as well test it. Trump should be immediately terrified if he gets his way.

@cyber_user-vq1mi 13 днів тому

i like her voice

@williamsifton6270 13 днів тому

Or never leave office

@sunvaj6754 12 днів тому

Trump attorney tried to be smarter, but justices are smartest 🤣😝😅😊😝🤣🤣

@dr9gonkid20 13 днів тому

LMAO

@rbass7674 13 днів тому

Of course he is immune. He is a king, after all.

@vioricas777 13 днів тому

He is a president because he was elected by the people.

@bikeman1x11 13 днів тому

and should be trump 4 life!!!!!

@jinxterpinxter 13 днів тому

@@vioricas777Yes Biden was elected by the people. Trump lost.

@morrissterns9558 12 днів тому

I would make sure they knew that they the Supreme Court would be on that hit list!!!

@ShariCrocker 13 днів тому

Who's to sy that this behavior wont bleed over into chosing Justices that is pucked in the future, by the elected Presidents of the future.

@ReallyBadJuJu 13 днів тому

Let's hope we survive this election cycle and can effect *actual* accountability for these scumbag, corrupt judges, who would even entertain the idea of immunity. Positions of immense power need to be held to HIGHER standards and face GREATER consequences for corrupt, criminal activity than the rest of us. That kind of accountability is the only way we keep animals like Trump and the garbage he installed in the SCOTUS from seeking positions of power. The sociopaths and narcissists who occupy elected office now should *fear* the additional scrutiny and liability that power brings. Let them hide under their rocks, rather than seek the power to rule over us.

@immauelsantana9180 12 днів тому

KING TRUMP 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@markstambaugh3273 10 днів тому

I wonder if any of these democrats are starting to worry that Trump could actually be appointing the future director of the FBI and US Attorney General?

@johnbullock1583 13 днів тому

Of course he shouldn't be

@dianebremer9408 13 днів тому

It makes me sick to my stomach thinking we're hearing a case like this. What happens if a man who's worse than Trump becomes President. Giving a President immunity that most likely means that Congress could be pretty much stripped of any power. Also, can you imagine having a President with immunity with access to the nuclear codes.

@TheCommunicationCoach 13 днів тому

Not many worse humans than Scump...

@walterhoenig6569 13 днів тому

Wonder if Jack Smith can refine the indictments accordingly.

@geniadana2 11 днів тому

This is BS! Lock the Trump up! Lock him up!!!!!!

@Noelz0629 13 днів тому

Will Joe Biden have total immunity too?

@scottkozikowski1594 13 днів тому

Even if he does not have immunity, there is no case! LOL

@MikeC32958 13 днів тому

Damn right!

@stopthemadness398 9 днів тому

trump in away letting American know that he will be the very late president

@melissahubbard1181 11 днів тому

Let’s hope the next Black president gets absolute immunity!

@amychamuris1365 12 днів тому

Ridiculous! So it will be ok for the president to break the law? Let’s lower the government’s standards some more. I have to find another place to live. Trump belongs in a mental institution and that’s too embarrassing for Trump followers.