"Trump Seeks Broad Presidential Immunity in Election Interference Case"

Former President Donald Trump is urging the Supreme Court to grant him immunity for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, arguing that he should be protected from criminal prosecution for official acts undertaken during his presidency. His legal team claims that denying him immunity would incapacitate future presidents and leave them vulnerable to blackmail. Prosecutors are seeking a swift ruling against Trump to proceed with a criminal trial before the next presidential election. The Supreme Court, with a conservative majority, will consider whether a former president enjoys immunity for actions taken during their tenure.