Breaking: For Trump Immunity, now President Biden is a King.

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant ruling on presidential immunity. The case originated from former President Trump's appeal, questioning whether he could be exempt from criminal prosecution for actions taken during his presidency.

The Supreme Court's decision concluded that official acts performed by a president while in office do not enjoy absolute criminal immunity. However, the ruling emphasized that some core constitutional powers of the presidency, such as pardoning, vetoing, appointing, and recognizing foreign governments, remain specially protected.

The court's conservative justices, including Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh, supported certain forms of immunity but also expressed concerns about distinguishing between a president's official and private conduct. Chief Justice Roberts stated that the case should be remanded to the lower courts to determine which actions are official and which are private.

This ruling could have a significant impact on the upcoming 2024 presidential election, especially with Trump running again. It reflects the court's central role in the current political environment and its decision's profound implications for future presidential conduct.

According to the latest ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, the president enjoys the following immunities and lacks the following immunities during their term in office:

Presidential Immunities:

1. Special Protection for Core Constitutional Powers:

• Pardoning Power: The president has the power to pardon criminals, which is specially protected.

• Veto Power: The president can veto bills passed by Congress, and this power is also specially protected.

• Appointment Power: The president has the authority to appoint federal officials and judges, and this power is likewise specially protected.

• Diplomatic Recognition Power: The president has the power to recognize foreign governments, and this power is also specially protected.

2. Immunity for Official Acts:

• The Supreme Court confirmed that the president enjoys a certain degree of immunity when performing official duties, protecting them from legal responsibility for those acts. However, this immunity is not absolute.

Non-Immunities for the President:

1. Immunity for Private Conduct:

• The president does not enjoy immunity for private actions taken during their term. For example, actions involving personal interests or unrelated to presidential duties still hold the president accountable.

2. Immunity for Illegal Conduct:

• The president does not enjoy immunity for illegal actions taken during their term. If the president’s actions are deemed illegal, they may face legal consequences even if those actions are related to their official duties.

Summary

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling emphasizes that while the president’s core constitutional duties receive special protection, this does not grant the president immunity in all situations. Private and illegal conduct are not covered by immunity, ensuring that the president remains subject to the law during their term in office.