The president could "assassinate" political rivals and still enjoy total immunity, Trump lawyer says...Trump Attorney John Sauer Doubles Down On Argument That Presidents Are Immune From Assassinating Political Rivals At Supreme Court

in news •  9 months ago 

"Trump lawyer John Sauer argued before the Supreme Court on Thursday that his client and other presidents should be entitled to order an assassination of a political rival without fear of prosecution. The claim came as part of a broader argument that Trump should enjoy absolute immunity for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/the-president-could-assassinate-political-rivals-and-still-enjoy-total-immunity-trump-lawyer-says/ar-AA1nF1K8

"The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday over whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from criminal charges for trying to overturn the 2020 election, with the ex-president’s attorney D. John Sauer doubling down on claims that presidents have sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts in office—even if that includes assassinating political rivals"
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/trump-attorney-john-sauer-doubles-down-on-argument-that-presidents-are-immune-from-assassinating-political-rivals-at-supreme-court/ar-AA1nEVJr

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