Breaking News: US Supreme Court Upholds Trump Indictment, Slams Immunity Claim

In August 2023, former President Donald Trump was indicted by a federal court on charges related to the events of the 2020 presidential election and subsequent Capitol Hill riot. Trump argued that his actions were immune from prosecution and appealed to the Supreme Court for a ruling. However, the US Supreme Court ruled that the president enjoys immunity for official acts but not for acts in his personal capacity.

Chief Justice John Roberts clarified that the ruling does not place the president above the law and that immunity only applies to official acts. Three justices dissented, expressing concerns about the negative implications of the decision. They highlighted scenarios where the president could abuse immunity, such as ordering the assassination of a political opponent or engaging in a coup to stay in power.

The dissenting justices argued that the court’s decision undermined the foundational principles of the constitution and government, stating that it effectively placed the president above