Supreme Court's Role in Trump Immunity Case: What to Expect

Special Counsel Jack Smith has appealed to the Supreme Court to determine whether former President Donald Trump can claim immunity from criminal charges related to his alleged interference in the 2020 election. Smith hopes for a quick resolution to maintain the March 4 trial date. The charges against Trump involve spreading false claims of election fraud and attempting to subvert the election results. Trump argues that presidential immunity extends to criminal claims, but a federal judge ruled against him. The Supreme Court must decide whether to hear the case, and if so, it could have significant implications for Trump's trial and the 2024 election.