Trump's Legal Troubles Mount as Appeals Court Allows Jan. 6 Lawsuits to Proceed

A federal appeals court has ruled that civil lawsuits seeking to hold former President Donald J. Trump accountable for the violence that occurred during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, can proceed for now, rejecting Trump's claim of immunity. The court stated that Trump must be given the opportunity to present evidence that his speech on that day was an official presidential act rather than part of his re-election campaign. The ruling adds to the legal challenges Trump is facing as he runs for president again, and it comes after a federal judge rejected his claim of immunity in a criminal case related to the election.