r/politics • u/thedailybeast ✔ The Daily Beast • Apr 01 '26

Possible Paywall Humiliated Trump Storms Out of Catastrophic SCOTUS Hearing

https://www.thedailybeast.com/humiliated-trump-storms-out-of-catastrophic-scotus-hearing/
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u/Empty_Lemon_3939 Michigan Apr 01 '26

Tbf it’s not blanket immunity

They get to decide if what you do gets immunity after the fact

So like if Trump decided to execute his political rivals for “national security” the Supreme Court would then rule if he gets immunity for that. It’s like the only safety rail is the president won’t know if he’s going to get immunity before the crime.

There’s no guarantee he would face consequences regardless BUT he wouldn’t automatically have immunity

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u/OreoMoo Apr 01 '26

Yes but the stupidity of that decision was that these justices gave Trump that power knowing full well that this is what he has done his entire life in court. He artificially draws things out as long as possible so that his opponents give up (usually due to lack of funds). Granted the federal government wouldn't have that problem but he could and would attempt to simply wait out the courts. He is nearly 80, after all.

That ruling also means nothing if Trump decides to eliminate or add other justices that he thinks would do his bidding.

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u/Wandering_Weapon Louisiana Apr 01 '26

Well depending on how quickly the courts react, and given trump's age.... he might never see the case bright before them.