Former President Trump Reacts to Ruling on Presidential Immunity

TLDRFormer President Trump expresses disappointment after his bid for presidential immunity is rejected in the elections subversion case. He believes this ruling is 'nation-destroying', while his supporters see it as a political obstacle. The judges conclude that as a citizen, Trump is not immune from prosecution. This decision has implications for Trump's candidacy and the upcoming primary elections.

Key insights

🗫Former President Trump's bid for presidential immunity has been rejected in the elections subversion case.

🇺🇸Trump considers this ruling 'nation-destroying' and believes it is politically motivated to muddy the water against him with independent voters.

👨‍🎨The judges state that as a citizen, Trump is not protected by executive immunity and can be prosecuted.

⚔️Trump argues that he was acting within his rights as president when investigating election fraud and that January 6th was a peaceful protest.

👏Trump's supporters view this ruling as a witchhunt and hoax, rallying to donate and galvanizing their support for him.

Q&A

What was the outcome of Trump's bid for presidential immunity?

—Trump's bid for presidential immunity was rejected in the elections subversion case.

How does Trump feel about this ruling?

—Trump feels that this ruling is 'nation-destroying' and believes it is politically motivated to muddy the water against him with independent voters.

Can Trump be prosecuted as a citizen?

—Yes, the judges state that as a citizen, Trump is not protected by executive immunity and can be prosecuted.

What is Trump's argument regarding his actions and January 6th?

—Trump argues that he was acting within his rights as president when investigating election fraud and that January 6th was a peaceful protest.

How do Trump's supporters react to this ruling?

—Trump's supporters view this ruling as a witchhunt and hoax, rallying to donate and galvanizing their support for him.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Former President Trump reacts to the ruling on his bid for presidential immunity.

00:08Trump considers the ruling 'nation-destroying' and politically motivated.

01:06The judges state that as a citizen, Trump is not protected by executive immunity.

01:18Trump argues that he was acting within his rights as president when investigating election fraud.

03:43Trump's supporters view this ruling as a witchhunt and hoax, rallying to donate and galvanizing their support for him.

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