In a recent post on his Truth Social account, former President Donald Trump has once again pleaded for presidential immunity, asserting that without it, every former president would face immediate indictment by the opposing party. The plea comes as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments next week on Trump's immunity claim in his federal election interference case.

"If immunity is not granted to a president, every president that leaves office will be immediately indicted by the opposing party," Trump declared on his Truth Social account. He further argued that a president of the United States would not be able to fulfill their duties properly without complete immunity.

However, Trump's plea comes in the midst of obstacles he is facing in another legal case. A New York judge presiding over his hush money case has blocked the former president from attending the upcoming oral arguments at the Supreme Court. Under New York state law, a defendant cannot skip any part of their trial without express permission from the judge.

Adding to the gravity of the situation, over a dozen retired four-star generals, admirals, and other former military leaders filed an amicus brief earlier this month, expressing their opposition to Trump's immunity claims in criminal cases. The brief asserts that such claims would not only threaten the military's role in American society but also undermine the nation's constitutional order and national security.

The brief highlights the potential dangers posed by granting immunity in the context of negating election results, especially at a time when anti-democratic authoritarian regimes are gaining prominence worldwide. The group of former military leaders emphasized that such a threat to democracy is intolerable and perilous.

As the arguments at the Supreme Court draw near, Trump continues to assert his belief in the necessity of presidential immunity. The outcome of these proceedings will have profound implications for the future of presidential privileges and accountability in the United States.