Former President Donald Trump's attempts to invoke presidential immunity in his criminal case related to the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, are unlikely to be heard by the Supreme Court, according to attorney Neal Katyal. In an appearance on MSNBC's The Saturday Show, Katyal, the former acting solicitor general of the United States, expressed doubt that the Supreme Court would entertain Trump's "bogus arguments" after recent rulings rejected claims of presidential immunity.

Earlier this year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted Trump for his alleged role in the events of January 6, when supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol during the certification of Joe Biden's electoral victory. Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges that include conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding.

Katyal predicted that following a quick appeal to the D.C. Circuit Court, based on recent rulings, Trump's arguments for presidential immunity would likely be dismissed. He also suggested that the Supreme Court would lack the appetite to entertain such arguments, further diminishing Trump's chances of success in the highest court.

The former president's legal team has faced setbacks in their efforts to dismiss the federal case on grounds of presidential immunity. Judge Tanya Chutkan, overseeing the election interference case, ruled against Trump, stating that serving as Commander in Chief did not grant him the right to evade criminal accountability. Additionally, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to dismiss three lawsuits filed by U.S. Capitol police officers and members of Congress, rejecting claims of presidential immunity.

Trump's lawyers have been accused of attempting to delay the trial set for March 2024 by citing conflicts with his campaign schedule. Katyal humorously remarked that he would not be surprised if Trump's lawyers attempted to argue against trial days that end in the letter Y.

The former president, who continues to deny any wrongdoing, is facing multiple legal challenges related to the Capitol riot. While legal proceedings unfold, speculation remains high as Trump positions himself as a frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

Newsweek reached out to Neal Katyal and one of Trump's lawyers on the case, John Lauro, for comment; however, no responses have been received as of yet.