JOURNAL ARTICLE

In Bid for Immunity, Trump Distorts the History of His Second Impeachment.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bennett, Brian 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's legal efforts to assert presidential immunity from criminal prosecution related to the January 6 Capitol riot. Trump's lawyers are arguing in a D.C. appeals court that he should be immune from prosecution because the Senate did not convict him during his impeachment trial. This stance contradicts earlier arguments made by Trump's legal team and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who acknowledged that Trump could still face accountability through the judicial system. The article highlights the skepticism of the appeals court judges regarding Trump's claims of immunity, particularly in light of previous assertions that former presidents are not above the law. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/01, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:174727252
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