BTN News: The U.S. Supreme Court has made a big decision. They said former President Donald Trump is immune from legal action for things he did while in office. This decision changes how the presidency works and how power is shared in the government. Justice Sonia Sotomayor said this decision changes the checks and balances in the country.
Supreme Court’s Ruling and What It Means for Trump’s Actions During Presidency
The Supreme Court’s decision means Trump cannot be sued for things he did as president. This includes his talks with Georgia officials to change the 2020 election results, his discussions with the Justice Department about election fraud, and his pressure on then-Vice President Mike Pence to not certify Joe Biden’s win. Even Trump’s speech on January 6, 2021, which led to the Capitol riot, might be considered an official act. Because of this, many legal cases against Trump could be dropped.
This decision helps Trump a lot. It might delay his legal problems until after the November elections. This delay could keep his supporters from leaving him. It might even let him pardon himself if he becomes president again.
Reactions and Worries About the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Trump’s Immunity
Political expert Hernán Molina is worried that the Supreme Court is now more political and supports Republicans. During his time as president, Trump picked conservative judges. This made the court more likely to support him.
President Biden, who was strong after making new rules about asylum and immigration, now has a new problem. He said the decision is dangerous because it means there are no limits on what a president can do. Legal experts like Lawrence Tribe and Erwin Chemerinsky also worry. They think this decision could hurt American democracy and let presidents misuse their power.
Legal and Political Effects of the Supreme Court Decision on Trump’s Immunity
The Supreme Court’s decision affects more than just Trump’s legal problems. The court has made other big decisions. They made it harder to charge people with bribery, harder to punish those involved in the Capitol riot, and limited government power on environmental issues. These decisions show the court supports Trump’s views.
Justice Sotomayor said this decision makes the president almost above the law. Other legal experts are worried too. They think it will encourage future presidents to act without fear of punishment. Aziz Huq, a law professor, said the decision is not based on the Constitution. He worries it will delay Trump’s trial about the 2020 election until after the November elections.
How Trump’s Legal Defense Might Change After Supreme Court’s Ruling on Immunity
Because of this decision, Trump’s lawyers want his conviction in New York to be dropped. This case is about Trump paying $130,000 to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. They say this payment was an official act and should not be punished. The judge has delayed sentencing to think about this argument.
The Supreme Court has also affected cases about Trump’s right to run for office again. Some people say Trump should not be allowed to run because of his role in the January 6 riot. But the court said they will not stop Trump from running. This lets Trump keep his campaign going.
The Future of American Democracy and the Impact of the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Trump’s Immunity
The November elections could change politics a lot. Thirty-three Senate seats are up for election. Experts think Republicans might win more seats and control the Senate with a 52-48 majority. In the House of Representatives, Republicans are expected to keep their majority. Trump’s influence and Biden’s weak performance could cause these changes.
With the Supreme Court and possibly Congress supporting Trump, the checks and balances of American democracy are in danger. These changes make people wonder about the future of democracy in the United States and what might happen if one person has too much influence.
