Former President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning about the potential consequences of losing his presidential immunity argument. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump expressed his belief that without presidential immunity, both he and President Joe Biden would be in jeopardy.

Trump argued that presidential immunity is crucial for the proper functioning of the presidency, claiming that without it, the United States would be placed in "great and everlasting danger." He emphasized that if his immunity is taken away, it would also mean the loss of Biden's immunity.

The Supreme Court of the United States is set to hear arguments on presidential immunity this Thursday and make a ruling on whether Trump is immune from prosecution related to the election interference investigation led by Special Counsel Jack Smith. Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges brought against him and has consistently asserted his presidential immunity.

According to Trump, without immunity from prosecution, the presidency would lose its power and prestige, potentially becoming subordinate to other branches of government in certain situations. He expressed concern that the presidency would be vulnerable to exploitation, with opposing parties using the threat of indictments to manipulate and blackmail sitting presidents.

Trump further pointed out that not granting immunity to a president could result in their immediate indictment by the opposing party upon leaving office. He warned that the presidency would be reduced to a mere ceremonial position, lacking the ability to take decisive actions in the best interest of the country.

The former president cited his predecessors, Barack Obama and George W. Bush, as well as Joe Biden, as individuals who would face significant trouble without presidential immunity. Trump stressed the need to protect and maintain the immunity privilege, calling for the preservation of the office's power and the greatness of America.

While Trump expressed his concerns on Truth Social, he is currently in a New York City courtroom for his ongoing criminal trial. The trial, which began on Monday, centers around allegations of falsifying business records in relation to hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential election. The former president has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Trump's legal team sought to postpone the trial until after the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity on April 25, but their request was denied. As a result, Trump is required to attend court daily for the trial, which is expected to continue until early June, with the exception of Wednesdays and Monday, April 29.

Trump and his legal team also attempted to secure his attendance at the Supreme Court arguments on immunity, but the request was denied by Judge Juan Merchan, who presides over the criminal trial in New York. Merchan recognized the importance of the Supreme Court proceedings but emphasized the significance of the ongoing trial as well.

The Supreme Court has agreed to expedite the appeal and is expected to issue a ruling on presidential immunity by mid-June. Trump's criminal trial is currently on hold pending the resolution of this matter. The charges against him stem from Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot and alleged interference in the 2020 election.

This case marks the second time this term that the Supreme Court will hear a case involving Trump, who is presumed to be the Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election. Last month, the court unanimously ruled in favor of Trump's challenge to Colorado's attempt to remove him from the primary ballot, impacting similar efforts in other states.

Over 30 states have faced challenges to remove Trump from the 2024 ballot based on the interpretation and application of Article 3 of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits former officeholders who engaged in insurrection from holding public office again.