Former President Donald Trump has announced that he will be attending a federal appeals court hearing in Washington, D.C. this Tuesday regarding his claim of presidential immunity protecting him from prosecution. Trump, who has argued that he cannot be charged for allegedly plotting to subvert the 2020 presidential election, shared the news on his social media platform, Truth Social.

U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is overseeing Trump's case in D.C., previously rejected his immunity claim, emphasizing that the presidency does not confer lifelong immunity. However, Chutkan has agreed to temporarily pause proceedings while Trump appeals her decision, as reported by Axios.

In his social media post, Trump asserted his entitlement to immunity as the former President of the United States and Commander in Chief. He expressed that he was not campaigning during his investigation into voter fraud, but was instead fulfilling his obligation to protect the country and run it. Trump argued that if he is not granted immunity, then President Joe Biden should not be either, pointing to various issues such as the border crisis, the Afghanistan withdrawal, and alleged financial improprieties involving foreign countries.

Trump continued to criticize Biden, accusing him of weaponizing the Department of Justice against his political opponents. The former President claimed that he had been doing an excellent job of protecting the country, while Biden has caused a "complete mess."

The upcoming appeals court hearing will provide an opportunity for Trump's legal team to present arguments defending his claim of presidential immunity. The outcome of this hearing will significantly impact his legal standing in the ongoing D.C. case.

It remains to be seen how the appeals court will rule on the issue of presidential immunity and its applicability in Trump's situation. The court's decision will help shape the future of the case and determine whether or not Trump will face prosecution for his alleged involvement in electoral misconduct.

The hearing is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, and all eyes will be on the federal appeals court as they consider the former President's arguments and the implications for presidential immunity going forward.