Trump Lawyers Make Ridiculous Immunity Arguments, Misquote Justice Kavanaugh in Effort to Avoid Prosecution
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Trump's lawyers argue he should have "absolute immunity" from prosecution for acts as president, but experts say this goes against what Justice Kavanaugh previously wrote.
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Trump's filing misquotes Kavanaugh, who wrote presidents should be immune from prosecution while in office, not after. This could "backfire" on Trump.
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Trump cites his election fraud views as reason for pressing Pence, but analysts say he was asking officials to "violate their oaths."
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Trump's lawyers also argue he can only be indicted after impeachment/conviction. Analysts say this is a "ridiculous" and unnecessary argument.
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Expert says Trump should focus on arguing his actions were within presidential duties, not make far-fetched immunity and impeachment arguments.