Trump Spox Vows Appeal Of Immunity Slap Down

The Hill reports:

“Prosecuting a President for official acts violates the Constitution and threatens the bedrock of our Republic. President Trump respectfully disagrees with the DC Circuit’s decision and will appeal it in order to safeguard the Presidency and the Constitution,” Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said in a statement.

Cheung echoed the argument Trump himself has made repeatedly in recent weeks, claiming that without total immunity, presidents would be subject to prosecution upon leaving office and would not be able to do their jobs.

“Deranged Jack Smith’s prosecution of President Trump for his Presidential, official acts is unconstitutional under the doctrine of Presidential Immunity and the Separation of Powers,” Cheung said.

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A federal court ruling said former President Donald Trump is not immune from criminal prosecution. A decision the former president’s campaign said he “respectfully disagrees” with. https://t.co/bVS2sEY59n

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