Supreme Court considers Trump's immunity, ahead of historic decision

On Thursday, the Supreme Court held a special session to consider whether Trump should stand trial. Trump says he's immune from prosecution for things he did while he was president. When considering their decision, one that will be "for the ages" as one Justice put it, the court focused on the role of the president and the ramifications of absolute immunity.
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[@takuache5162]

Nobody should be above the law not Biden not Trump.

[@bengonzales1182]

Democrats are the ones who change laws and meanings of words to fit their agendas.

[@psylintzu6036]

Well seems only Biden is

[@valentinetarangojr.616]

Exactly!

[@jesuschristislord9150]

Biden is evil

[@vangiaido1285]

What your point?

[@jimcooper1320]

This is not something that needs to be considered. If he had complete immunity, then he could have the judges that voted against him taken out as well. They obviously don't think about that.

[@psylintzu6036]

What? That’s not what immunity is numbnuts

[@madpatriot4608]

Out standing, looking ahead of the curve 😎

[@pamelarobbins1462]

Absolutely

[@sodurtywill1]

There should be no immunity for treason against your own country.

[@user-kj1od5ed7p]

You are right about that Biden should go to prison for life because of the treasonous act of letting over 10 million illegal aliens into the country fjb God bless Donald Trump 2024 fjb

[@psylintzu6036]

There isn’t , you ok?

[@vangiaido1285]

Obama should be prosecuted for treason bc he ordered the drones to kill American citizens in Yemen.

[@AlexMAGA2024]

Biden need to close the border and stop selling our country to China

[@Doamino41]

@@psylintzu6036 There isn't right now but if the SCOTUS even questioning that, then that might change which would be catastrophic for America. And that's NOT ok

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

When you have no other excuse and can't reasonably explain...you simply claim immunity.

[@jeffreyhoppock7140]

Uno say

[@w.k.hoover4059]

The supreme court isn't doing its job properly. Time to clean house!

[@jeffreyhoppock7140]

Trump will clean up the swamp

[@andrewrauscher9826]

Yeah, that’s laughing😂 if they want to move fast as I can, but if they don’t, they don’t that’s common day for Republicans

[@jessicabarber5835]

We must impeach the conservative justices.

[@neal5068]

For what? Disagreeing with libtards? 😂

[@Worklikeyoushouldbe]

Boo hoo honey boo hoo...

[@Randy-md6xl]

Fascist

[@Worklikeyoushouldbe]

@@Randy-md6xl right? These Democrats are clueless to how their beliefs and actions MODEL the dictators of the past and present...

[@lewisvogel466]

Because of people like you, your party the Democrats are now divided and will be defeated in the next election.

[@barbaraperry5023]

lf they give him immunity l will expect very bad things to happen...

[@kathyd8846]

Complete immunity = dictator.

[@neal5068]

it's not that simple. Without some immunity, so many past presidents could be charged with things after they left office. Clinton for paying off women, Bush for lying to Congress, Obama for those murderous drone strikes, etc. What Trump allegedly did pales in comparison

[@harley4230]

I pray they don’t let Trump get immunity. That’s when we can also get Obama for a wedding party, Bush for Iraq, Clinton for Ruby Ridge and so on and so on. Let’s get them all. I’m sure you’ll not agree with me though.

[@charlesbrightman4237]

Consider the following: Crimes committed outside being President are still prosecutable.

[@Nee96Nee]

@@charlesbrightman4237 but Trump is wanting to be able to be able to get away with murder and insurrection for personal reasons and personal gain. Complete immunity for Trump means he will become a dictator if reelected.

[@timc9893]

​@harley4230 Exactly what crimes did Trump allegedly commit while in office?

[@AdrianMunch]

I can’t believe the Supreme Court would even consider this case.

[@sugerbill1936]

The Supreme Court of the United States found in Nixon v. Fitzgerald (1982) that the president has absolute immunity from civil damages actions regarding conduct within the "outer perimeter" of their duties.

[@AdrianMunch]

@@sugerbill1936 That’s civil. Trump charges are now all criminal.

[@jeffreyhoppock7140]

Stop crying

[@jeffreyhoppock7140]

​how about it

[@AdrianMunch]

@@sugerbill1936 CIVIL LAWSUITS. Trumps under criminal indictments. Read a law book.

[@chadfr1013]

SOMEHOW! Dump voters are ok with this...

[@merr44]

Somehow Democrats didn’t care when Bill Clinton did it.

[@neal5068]

it's not that simple. Without some immunity, so many past presidents could be charged with things after they left office. Clinton for paying off women, Bush for lying to Congress, Obama for those murderous drone strikes, etc. What Trump allegedly did pales in comparison

[@Steve-qr2lo]

Yes and so do the bidums supporters

[@jeffreyhoppock7140]

Call out the blood howns

[@neal5068]

@@jeffreyhoppock7140 the what?

[@HAINGUYEN-mv3fz]

You get what you vote for, you can not sue the person you vote for the damage you suffered

[@robertcambell7862]

FJB ! Trump/Vivek 2024 🇺🇸

[@freli-gn3dx]

I am just asking this as a question if the Supreme Court rules in Trumps favor that says that a president can't be prosecuted for anything the do while in office then doesn't that give Biden the right of way to have Trump taken out if so I don't think he thought this through

[@sugerbill1936]

The Supreme Court of the United States found in Nixon v. Fitzgerald (1982) that the president has absolute immunity from civil damages actions regarding conduct within the "outer perimeter" of their duties.

[@letsgobrandoniagree6803]

Based on the fact there there is no evidence of wrongdoing, yes it should be considered

[@stevenjamison5896]

If you don't break the law you don't need immunity.

[@JamesSmith-vs8nv]

Simple answer is absolutely no. I'm sick of the Supreme Court taking too long to make a simple decision to make and move on forward so the orange doofus can be charged for his crimes and disqualified.

[@ronduranceau8457]

He has no immunity for criminal acts he committed! ABSOLUTELY NO IMMUNITY!

[@aitazbarsky6654]

He is not indicted for any criminal charges!

[@briarstick6500]

If he does not have immunity then Biden Obama Clinton all should lose it also

[@jacobb7608]

What crimes was Obama indicted for, genius?

[@bornvillain6819]

They would, this about presidential immunity NOT Trump immunity.

[@KevinStarr-yd9vb]

Biden, Clinton nor Obama never had immunity

[@user-oo9ue4kt1k]

Please tell me about it 😭

[@vangiaido1285]

Obama should be prosecuted for his order for drones to kill American citizens including children in Yemen.

[@charlesbrightman4237]

QUESTIONS: US President acting within being President: a. A terrorist is in a foreign city, and there are even American citizens in that foreign city, and the US President bombs that city to take out the terrorist, BUT many American citizens and Foreign citizens are no longer with the living. That would be okay? And sure, the foreign nation would most probably want to retaliate. But okay from the US President's perspective? b. Now another hypothetical: A terrorist is in a domestic US city filled with many American citizens, no other foreign citizens are in that city. The US President bombs that city to take out the terrorist but many American citizens are no longer with the living. That would be okay? Is there a magic number as to how many American citizens can be taken out so as to take out even a single terrorist? And even if there is, would it matter to a US President who was just 'acting within their job description' of taking out terrorists?

[@dr9gonkid20]

Consider these hands

[@jimmieclark4638]

For God sake this country and the world was much better off when Trum was in office Leave him alone

[@mcct283gold9]

Hatred in the country

[@copperhoard1110]

If a US President goes to a bar and shoots (and kills) the first innocent person that comes out of the restroom, (for no reason pertaining to his official presidential duties), does the US Supreme Court conveniently ignore the fact that the President swore and oath to protect the law of the land? Remember, in essence, the "Take Care clause" REQUIRES the President to enforce all constitutionally valid Acts of Congress, regardless of their wisdom or policy. It emphasizes the President’s responsibility to uphold and execute the laws of the land, ensuring that NO ONE, including the highest office, is Above the Law. Does the US Supreme Court owe its allegiance to a former President, instead of... to the US Constitution and the principles of justice? THIS is the real question. For them to choose a current (or former) President over the US Constitution, is like ruling that we do not have a President, but that we actually have a Dictator.

[@Steve-qr2lo]

This should be a question for all presidents.

[@ronaldbarr-el6xj]

4:43 😢the supreme Court should not be hearing Donald Trump's immunity case. this is all about delaying they're giving him wiggle room to escape. Donald Trump always said I have to put my judges and the supreme Court that way they can return my favor whenever I need it. the supreme Court or maga can't save Trump if we vote blue 🔵🔵🔵 that would end all of this drama

[@jeffreyhoppock7140]

Trump is a gifted person p

[@high-intelligence111]

It doesn't need hours to decide. It's "No" Presidents should never ever have immunity!

[@louiegonzales1407]

Former President.

[@psylintzu6036]

@@louiegonzales1407president, keep crying

[@mindblown42069]

@@psylintzu6036former president, keep crying

[@XxHarambexX]

@@psylintzu6036Delusional: “holding false beliefs or judgments about external reality that are held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary”

[@sarah69420]

@@psylintzu6036ANY president. And yeah trump is former president lmfao

[@charlesbrightman4237]

CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: Concerning Presidential Immunity: Kind of like a choose your own adventure. In a system of 'self governance' what do we, individually and as a society of individuals choose? a. A single person who has possibly the most power and authority on this Earth and is completely immune from all prosecution. If so, that is the path the nation would go down. b. No person is above the law, not even a sitting US President. A law in a small town is just as valid as the US Constitution. The law is the law. A sitting US President violates even a small town's law, the US President is held accountable for their crime. If so, that is the path the nation would go down. c. Some line in between the 2 extremes. Whatever and wherever that line is, that would be the path the nation would go down. * So, what path do we, individually and as a society of individuals, want to go down? Only 1 single path is allowed. Not choosing and one is automatically chosen for us, whatever system we have is the system we have. If we choose, what path do we choose? How exactly do we, individually and as a society of individuals, want to exist while we do exist? We do have choices especially in a system of 'self governance'.

[@rrs1550]

@charlesbrightman4237 the rules are in place.... the scotus will reaffirm for the morons who believe the scotus can make a new law... they cant , congress can and the prez can. they are intrusted with that power.

[@peterlao856]

The incentive is that if you were not pick from a president to be s. judge. then you are not here. Wrong choice by Biden...pause.

[@madelynflores7625]

So what he wants is criminal immunity. So if gets it then so should all the criminals in prison hes not a president anyways never was.

[@bencapone9583]

I would not say considering. They are just hearing both sides, They maybe something Trump did that is protected but not all of it.

[@jeffreyhoppock7140]

Yes h is i believe

[@RaymondYocum-uw5hd]

Clown court

[@g.k.dickenson9259]

If The Supreme Court "Waffles" on this, we will know that we are living in a "Banana Republic" vs. America!!

[@KB-kp2oz]

Oh, this is the straw that breaks the camels back for you? Not everything else? Interesting. You're a sheep.

[@gr803]

Romans 8:28 Amen🗽🇺🇸‼️🌏♥️

[@Legoman775]

very good points were made in the hearing that i heard. If presidents do not have immunity that means people can bog down any president they dont like in legal trouble permanently which is a MASSIVE problem.

[@valentinetarangojr.616]

I know you MAGA cultists aren't known for being deep thinkers, but do you realize that Trump wasn't the first POTUS? This is being asked because of Trump's corruption.

[@KTC299]

But whens the last time this has been a problem? Of all the shitty presidencies in Americas history Trump's the first to be charged with criminal activity... Maybe the former reality TV star who has admitted to paying six figures to cover up his affair with a porn star (legalities aside) and is currently indicted in four separate criminal cases is the problem and not his lack of presidential immunity?

[@Waddyaknow]

That’s not the issue at all.

[@valentinetarangojr.616]

This has been not easy. I wish we had other presidents before Trump to use as examples of how presidents should conduct themselves. If only....

[@KarmicSalt]

no president should be above the law.

[@jefferyday7083]

There's a difference between criminal activity, and acting in benefit of America.

[@tinapaducco4631]

Why is the Supreme Court even wasting their time in this question?? He’s a civilian now, so presidential immunity doesn’t apply to him..

[@VT52360]

He was at that time. Obama and Clinton are civilians too, and, unlike Trump, they are both war criminals.

[@robertcambell7862]

They're debating wether ANY president should have immunity.

[@KB-kp2oz]

You know presidents aren't civilians when they aren't presidents right? They still have secret service and get paid. They have other benefits too. You should go read a book.

[@agholornelson7423]

My friend maybe you don’t like trump bout this not about trump what u people are pushing will hot all pregnant even the president now have more problems than trump

[@user-mi2pk2lk4x]

He just need to be arrested no one is above the law GODS IS THE BIG MAN

[@marksimmons1193]

Fuck them: Randall v. Brigham, 74 U.S. 523, 537 (1869). Judicial immunity “is a general principle of the highest importance to the proper administration of justice . . . . Liability . . . would destroy that independence without which no judiciary can be either respectable or useful. . . . Maybe the Supreme court needs to give up their immunity !

[@sugerbill1936]

The Supreme Court of the United States found in Nixon v. Fitzgerald (1982) that the president has absolute immunity from civil damages actions regarding conduct within the "outer perimeter" of their duties.

[@allenlaib3800]

It's amazing to me how decided we all have become. I'm with President Trump because it just makes sense!!! TRUMP 2024 🇺🇲🇺🇸

[@Twilisfriend]

BORING

[@RayBolden-hv7iz]

this corrupt supream court vote blue in nov 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷💪💙

[@Legoman775]

you are whats wrong with this country, you do realize if presidents dont have immunity what stops average people from constantly suing for stupid shit over and over and over. Nothing, this wont just happen to Trump like you want it to, but with Biden and the next president and the next. Maybe think about it.

[@psylintzu6036]

Lmao, imagine voting blue, just tell us you wear a helmet

[@TherealBigblue22]

You care nothing about this country and it’s people vote for the people making life less miserable

[@DtLadycee]

The answer is No Trump should have been jailed already!!!!!

[@neal5068]

libtards fantasy of him going to jail is never going to happen. Most of these cases are meritless and are just election interference, and maybe he gets convicted of a misdemeanor or two. and jail, so I guess all the secret service will be jailed too? and so many safety/security issues that they can't just toss him in a jail, get real😆

[@harley4230]

For what? What crime did he commit?

[@sarah69420]

@@harley4230treason. He sold us out to china and Russia. He took sensitive classified documents to his playhouse. He paid off his r.pe victims, children, boys and girls as young as 8.

[@user-yp7nc7dn4m]

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[@factsdntcareaboutu]

Good , that way we can go after Biden when he is out of office .

[@user-bd5pz3ds8w]

Looking for weapons on mass obstruction

[@madpatriot4608]

This is happens when you get to stacked the scotus, you get a dictator that's above law enforcement

[@Marylmac]

You are correct. The current potus, is doing ecactly that...making and breaking laws as it pleases himself. The SCOTUS said he can't authorise the cancellation of certain things, but he went ahead and did it anyways. Exactly as you called it. A Constitutional Republic is underpinned by a framework of rules and laws, creating a stable and peaceable environment for citizens to live in...whereas a democracy has no such stability and is run by mob rule...whoever is in a seat of power, does as they like. That lady who was doing 20 mph over the speed limit, just shrugged and kept on driving when the police came after her...and she was in a high State position. She is a dict ator, she dictated her own rules. That's not good. Yup, dictators are not the way for any thinking country.

[@janmortimer1758]

Jill Stein 💚✌️

[@Twilisfriend]

What a waste of time hello read the constitution boom done=Boring!

[@user-uj1sn9ty3q]

I'd say biden gonna be in alot of trouble when he is done😂😂

[@user-uj1sn9ty3q]

If you all go for biden....God help you

[@wabash1963]

Jackson is very ignorant

[@rogergraham9359]

She’s voicing her opinion, no different from the other Justices. What bothered you? 👩🏾‍⚖️

[@WiseK-fm2uw]

She’s highly educated and not a fan of Bologna. She’s straight forward. As she should be.

[@timc9893]

​@@WiseK-fm2uwAnd yet she can't define what constitutes a woman.....😅😂😅

[@surgprep1]

I Think you meant that Treasonous Traitor Uncle Clarence Thomas

[@Joseph-Mullins]

​@timc9893 absolutely rekt! People have been getting dumber than their parents, but any more, theyre just doing it on purpose!.. That's what's wrong with this country now.

[@3putt548]

Supreme Court Jesters!

[@markshepperd-ve9vc]

Just like it is now

[@peggylee4903]

Is she pred

[@jenc8121]

The president should not have any worries about any acts that are required to do so for the citizens of the country.

[@sugerbill1936]

The Supreme Court of the United States found in Nixon v. Fitzgerald (1982) that the president has absolute immunity from civil damages actions regarding conduct within the "outer perimeter" of their duties.

[@MA-ze2ih]

Put the “big guy” in the big house lol

[@jaylink1234]

Going fast or slow we will stand with trump

[@user-bd5pz3ds8w]

🥵🧻

[@user-vy7pm2ec4q]

😢😢😢God // world foundation 12 nation 부통치자 ㅡok

[@chadangel6317]

Praying for President Trump 🙏 ❤️

[@bornvillain6819]

SCOTUS HEARS PRESIDENTIAL IMMUNITY CASE* Fixed your title. This case is not about Trump immunity, its about presidential immunity.

[@louiegonzales1407]

Why would a innocent person need immunity.

[@KTC299]

I mean when the presidential immunity case was held because of Trumps claims of complete immunity and his lawyers are actively arguing that he shouldn't be held accountable for his misdeeds because of that fact it kinda does... Editing this as pretty sure my comments got deleted but: Trump is the first US president to be criminally charged. Trumps lawyers filed motions for presidential immunity in one of his 4 criminal cases last year and it was agreed that said case is paused until a decision is made surrounding this (also a first). Where do you think this came from? And for the person asking what misdeeds he is literally on trial in four separate criminal cases, including one surrounding transactions regarding his (admitted) affair with a you know what, which legalities aside doesn't really scream strong values IMO but I understand some people don't see marriage/infidelity etc as that important which is totally fair.

[@EvilNeuro]

@@louiegonzales1407 because people can create false cases to stop them from doing stuff in office. A president should be able to do their job. But now a days there's always some case about "are they mantally fit" or "sexual abuse they did 30 years ago that is outside the statue of limitations "

[@bornvillain6819]

@@louiegonzales1407 You don't get it, you naively believe former presidents haven't committed crimes. Presidential immunity has ALWAYS been a thing whether you knew about it or not. If Trump has no immunity, none of them do... and then things get real crazy.

[@bornvillain6819]

@@KTC299 Trump was never mentioned in the hearing. SCOTUS is unbiased. They will follow the Constitution. I'll bet you right now, this will be another 9-0 decision.

[@devinmccloud]

Lock him up! Lock him up! Lock him up!

[@VT52360]

Are you talking about Obama, Clinton, or Biden in 2025?

[@Lizzytan]

@@VT52360 definitely all three

[@johnmattos1475]

Um are we talking about president Trump or crooked FJB and his family?

[@Waddyaknow]

Tell me, how exactly is President Biden “crooked”. I’ll wait…

[@KarmicSalt]

FJB= Fantastic Joe Biden. Thank God he isn't a traitor like trump

[@BillAshtonNelo]

Trump NOW MORE THAN EVER

[@pamjohnson3713]

Gonna be hard with him going to prison

[@Plantlover344]

Traitor trump for prison for all his crimes!

[@RP-le1fp]

All the other presidents have enjoyed immunity. Why should Trump be any different.

[@KarmicSalt]

no they have not

[@RP-le1fp]

@@KarmicSalt To a degree we are both right. So that means Clinton, Obama and Biden should all be in court for their disgusting if not criminal behavior.

[@sugerbill1936]

@@KarmicSalt The Supreme Court of the United States found in Nixon v. Fitzgerald (1982) that the president has absolute immunity from civil damages actions regarding conduct within the "outer perimeter" of their duties.

[@onyx3856]

People have a huge misunderstanding of the law, about this and Jan 6th. But you clowns do you.🤣

[@marksimmons1193]

Just change the name to Biden and the answer will be easy

[@KarmicSalt]

NO president should get immunity especially when it comes to treason. trump is a traitor. He shouldn't get away with that because he was president.

[@gdc3084]

FJB

[@louiegonzales1407]

FDT

[@AlexMAGA2024]

@@louiegonzales1407 Migrant lol FJB

[@KarmicSalt]

FJB = Fantastic Job Biden

[@coyoote5]

There is no CRIME 😮😮😮😮

[@Manospondylus]

If he loses we are $#@&ed.

[@DeathCon666]

#FreeTrump #LockJoeUp

[@brandonf1260]

#FDT

[@brolly562]

trump 2024

[@user-yy7of3vq5l]

Trump 24

[@DoomieMcDoom]

Trump 2024 🎉

[@JeffMcDuffie72MeridianGate]

TRUMP HAS FULL IMMUNITY. END OF STORY

[@KarmicSalt]

no one should have immunity for treason. trump is a traitor

[@andreaarguello2492]

All she said was its hard to know and she didn’t answer one question the interviewer was asking for. So she gets paid high dollars to say its hard to know 🥸

[@pjdava]

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