Donald unchained: SCOTUS decision would give Trump the immunity to run rampant just in time for a possible 2nd term, experts say

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 18:55

Donald Trump holding up his fist. — The Supreme Court of the United States ruling on Monday confers the presumption of immunity on a president's "official" actions. It could have huge implications if former President Donald Trump is given a second term.
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SCOTUS immunity would've freed Richard Nixon to spy on opponents all he liked, experts said Monday.
In a second term, Trump himself would enjoy immunity superpowers.
SCOTUS immunized a range of "truly dangerous and nefarious actions by a president," one expert said.

As president, Richard Nixon used the FBI, the CIA, and White House "advisors" — the now notorious "plumbers" — to spy on and sabotage his political opponents.