Schatz: Trump Immunity Claims 'Antithetical to Democracy'
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Sen. Brian Schatz condemned Trump's claims of total immunity from prosecution, calling it an "official position" that is "antithetical to what we all believe in."
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Trump's lawyers argued his attempts to overturn the election were "official acts" that make him immune from prosecution by the DOJ for Jan. 6 charges.
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Some Republican senators called the arguments plausible while others declined to comment, saying it's up to the Supreme Court.
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Nikki Haley called the argument that a president can't be prosecuted for assassinating rivals "ridiculous."
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Schatz said Trump doesn't believe in democracy, accountability, or that he should be subject to the law if reelected.