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Trump Claims Presidential Immunity, Sparking Legal and Political Firestorm

by Sonia Park

In a defiant display, former President Donald Trump doubled down on his claim of absolute presidential immunity from prosecution after a federal appeals court heard arguments over charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Donald Trump says a president must have full immunity.

Speaking to reporters, Trump warned against a "Pandora's box" of politically motivated prosecutions if the court allows the case to proceed. He claimed it would be a "tremendous threat to democracy" and accused President Biden of using the Justice Department as a tool to prevent his potential return to office. . .

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