Court Denies Trump's Immunity Claim in Election Interference Case

A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump’s claim of immunity from criminal prosecution in a case involving his alleged plot to overturn the 2020 election results, stating that a president does not have unbounded authority to commit crimes. The court's decision also dismissed Trump's argument that he could only be prosecuted if convicted in a Senate impeachment trial first. Trump has until February 12 to appeal to the US Supreme Court, and his legal strategy appears to focus on seeking delays to potentially influence the 2024 presidential election.