"Trump's Plea for Absolute Immunity: The Supreme Court's Decision"
Donald Trump has filed a U.S. Supreme Court brief seeking "absolute immunity" from criminal prosecution for his actions during his presidency, arguing that a former president should be shielded from such cases. The case is set to be argued before the justices on April 25. Special Counsel Jack Smith is pursuing a criminal case against Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump's filing contends that denying criminal immunity would incapacitate future presidents and subject them to political blackmail, while Smith argues that the charges strike at the heart of democracy. If Trump regains the presidency, he could potentially use his powers to end the prosecution or pardon himself for any federal crimes.