Reports: Trump wants New York verdict overturned
Does Donald Trump Stand Above the Law? The Supreme Court Grants Former U.S. President Partial Immunity.
The Supreme Court's decision regarding Donald Trump's immunity could provide him valuable time before the US Election in four months. His attorneys also aim to vacate a New York judgment. Biden is shocked.
According to reports, Trump's attorneys have reportedly taken initial steps, filing a letter with the relevant judge in New York after the Supreme Court's recent decision on the immunity issue. CNN and the "New York Times" reported this based on unnamed sources. U.S. President Joe Biden sharply criticized the Supreme Court's decision in a hastily convened press conference.
Trump's team reportedly asked the judge to postpone the scheduled sentencing hearing on July 11. Trump's team refers to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that U.S. presidents enjoy extensive protection from prosecution while in office. This step by his attorneys was expected and may be futile but could at least delay the sentencing hearing.
In a case involving the concealment of hush money payments to a porn star in New York, Trump was found guilty of all 34 charges by the jury a few weeks ago. This was the first time in U.S. history that a former president was convicted of a crime. Trump could face a multi-year prison sentence in the worst-case scenario.
Biden: "There are practically no limits for presidents"
In another criminal proceeding against the Republican, Trump's attorneys appealed to the Supreme Court to clarify whether former presidents can be charged with criminal actions committed while in office. The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that presidents enjoy broad immunity for official actions.
U.S. President Joe Biden criticized the Supreme Court's ruling on the president's immunity as a "dangerous precedent." "Today's decision means, with near certainty, that there are practically no limits for the actions of a president," said the Democrat during a hastily arranged speech at the White House. Every president - including his predecessor and potential successor Donald Trump - will now have the freedom to disregard the law, warned Biden.
The Supreme Court has created a "fundamentally new principle": The power of the presidency will no longer be limited by laws or even the Supreme Court. "The only limits will be set by the president himself," warned Biden.
Judgment Delays Proceedings on Election Fraud Allegations in Washington
The Supreme Court's ruling has delayed the proceedings on election fraud allegations in Washington, D.C. Trump's attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss the case based on the immunity ruling. The judge in the case has yet to rule on the motion. The delay could potentially impact the timeline for the ongoing investigation and any potential legal action related to the allegations.
The decision in the case, known as Texas v. Pennsylvania, could have significant implications for ongoing efforts to investigate and address allegations of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The case, which was brought by a group of Republican-led states, seeks to challenge the certification of the election results in several battleground states that Joe Biden won. The case has been closely watched by both parties and legal experts, as it could potentially set important legal precedents for future elections.
The delay in the proceedings could also impact the timeline for any potential legal action related to the allegations, as well as the ongoing investigation into the matter by various state and federal authorities. It remains to be seen how the court will ultimately rule on the motion to dismiss and the broader implications of the case for election law and the ongoing investigation.
With their decision, the judges have further delayed the beginning of the election fraud trial against Donald Trump. A lower court now needs to determine for which actions Trump's immunity applies. It is considered very unlikely that the process in Washington will begin before the presidential election in November. Trump is accused of election fraud in the US capital in connection with the storming of the Capitol. Supporters of the Republican had stormed the parliament building in Washington on January 6, 2021. Trump had attempted at various levels to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election and reverse his defeat against the Democrat Biden.
A proceeding against Trump for attempted election manipulation is also ongoing in the state of Georgia. In his speech, Biden said that people in the US have a right to receive a response from the courts regarding Trump's role in the storming of the Capitol before the upcoming presidential elections in November. However, it is now unlikely that such a response will be forthcoming.
The consequences for the proceeding regarding the taking of confidential government documents in Florida are still open. However, the New York case is different, as it primarily concerns Trump's actions as a presidential candidate before the 2016 election. Trump had already failed in the past with the argument that the case concerned his presidency.
The Supreme Court's decision on Trump's immunity could potentially influence his strategies for the US presidential election in 2024, given his attorneys' aim to vacate a New York judgment. Regarding the US presidential election 2024, Joe Biden expressed concerns about the Supreme Court's ruling, stating that it could allow presidents to disregard the law.
