Federal appeals court judges in Washington expressed skepticism regarding former US President Donald Trump’s claim of immunity from prosecution over charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, Associated Press reports.
During the hearing, the judges questioned whether they had jurisdiction over the appeal, potentially allowing Trump’s appeal to be dismissed on procedural grounds.
Trump’s lawyer faced challenges defending the argument that Trump was shielded from criminal charges for actions within his official duties as president. The judges seemed doubtful about the notion of absolute immunity for ex-presidents and considered the broader implications of their decision.
The case’s outcome could impact future prosecutions of former presidents. Trump, attending the hearing, continued to assert his innocence and position himself as a victim of a politicized justice system.
