"Trump's Pursuit of Total Immunity: A Threat to Democracy"

Former President Donald Trump, facing federal charges related to the 2020 election and the Capitol riot, may use his pardon power if his claims of presidential immunity fail in court, according to former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann. Trump has argued that he should have immunity for alleged offenses committed while in office, but critics say he was not acting in his official capacity at the time. Weissmann believes the courts won't grant Trump immunity, but he could use his pardon power if he wins the 2024 election to achieve a similar outcome.