In response to the case in which former U.S. President Donald Trump was accused of interfering in the 2020 election, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has previously ruled that, as a former president, Trump no longer enjoys presidential immunity from prosecution. In response, Trump's legal team asked the U.S. Supreme Court to put aside the ruling on Monday (February 2) on the grounds that he should not be tried during the campaign.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported that Trump previously claimed in the election interference case that actions he took while in the White House should be protected by immunity. However, a collegial panel of three judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals unanimously ruled on February 3 that this claim Not supported by legal precedent, history, or the text of the Constitution.
Subsequently, Trump's legal team made another move, submitting documents to the court stating that a months-long criminal trial against Trump during the critical period of the election would fundamentally undermine the relationship between Trump and current US President Joe Biden. Competitiveness.
Next, the Supreme Court will decide within a few days whether it should be requested to temporarily put the ruling on hold, which will also determine Trump's next appeals action. If the conservative-dominated Supreme Court approves the request, the election interference case will likely be postponed after the November election. However, if the High Court rejects Trump's request, the Court of Appeal may schedule the case for hearing this spring.
