This should go without saying but here we are
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Donald Trump’s bold claims that he’s immune from criminal prosecution over his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election
wait. so is he now admitting to consciously trying to overturn it by force, or is it just coming from the context of the lawsuit?
In any case, claiming immunity implies you admit doing what you're accused of doing but you just don't want consequences to apply to you.
Source on that? I've seen it said a lot about accepting a pardon, but not claiming immunity.
IANAL, but from what I understand you always try every option to get a case thrown out on procedural grounds before arguing about guilt or innocence.
He's trying to say that whether he did it or not, it's moot. Avoids all the fuss of a trial.
He's wrong. But that's his argument.
It's like getting a ticket for chewing gum. The first thing you'd do is point out it's not illegal. Then you'd move to, "I was eating."
Both work, but one puts the ticket on trial, not you.
Its wild. He has never claimed in a courtroom that he is innocent of engaging in insurrection. He just argues the definition of "office" "officer", and other inane bullshit. Hes arguing he has a right to overthrow the government.
I think we can shorten the title without changing the message much:
"Trump threatens democracy"
It's a lot more interesting for Jack Smith to be saying it than for sure random headline writer to say it.
I think Biden should put forth "plans" for staying in office forever if presidents become immune.