"Trump's Failed Immunity Argument: A Threat to American Democracy"

During an appeal of Donald Trump’s claim to absolute presidential immunity, his lawyers argued that a president cannot be criminally tried for official conduct unless first impeached and convicted. This led to a hypothetical scenario where a president could order the assassination of opponents and avoid prosecution by not being impeached. The implications of this argument extend to absurd lengths, suggesting that a president could order killings and remain immune from prosecution. The argument raises serious concerns about the rule of law and the unchecked power of a president.