Trump's Immunity Claim Could Backfire, Leading to Trial in Fall, Says George Conway
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In a recent CNN appearance, attorney and anti-Trump conservative George Conway expressed his belief that former President Donald Trump's bid for absolute legal immunity in the federal election subversion case could have unintended consequences. Conway predicts that the Supreme Court will rule against Trump before the end of June, potentially resulting in a trial taking place in the fall.
The former president's immunity claim stems from his desire to avoid prosecution for actions conducted while he was in office, specifically related to the federal 2020 election subversion case. However, Conway suggests that Trump will "lose big" in the Supreme Court, leading to the continuation of the trial after 81 days.
Trump's legal troubles do not stop there. On May 30, he was convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, allegedly to hide hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels, a former pornographic actress, prior to the 2016 presidential election. Trump has deemed the trial as "rigged" and is expected to pursue an appeal in response.
In addition to the charges related to hush money payments, the former president also faces accusations of mishandling classified documents and attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election, both at the federal level and in the state of Georgia. Trump consistently denies any wrongdoing and argues that the cases against him are driven by political motivations.
Conway expressed his trust in the court's ruling, stating that Trump's arguments for immunity are unlikely to succeed. He did acknowledge that there may be some procedural delays but dismissed any notion of a conspiracy to help Trump, emphasizing the court's commitment to a timely schedule.
Conway further highlighted the potential implications of a Supreme Court decision in favor of trial. If the ruling occurs in the last week of June, the trial could commence at the end of September or the beginning of October, right in the midst of the fall campaign season. This timing would prove highly unfavorable for Trump as he continues to position himself as the presumptive 2024 Republican presidential candidate.
The appeals court already ruled in February that Trump does not enjoy presidential immunity in the election-subversion case. However, the Supreme Court later announced its intention to review and potentially overturn that decision.
It is important to note that Trump was indicted on August 1, 2023, on four charges, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding related to his efforts to overturn the 2016 presidential election result.
Despite repeated rejections in court and by independent election experts, Trump remains steadfast in his belief that the 2020 election was rigged against him. The events of January 6, 2021, during which Trump supporters stormed Congress in an attempt to halt the certification of the election results, further fueled his claims. Tragically, this led to the death of Ashli Babbitt, who was shot by a police officer during the chaos.
As the Supreme Court prepares to decide on Trump's immunity claim, the outcome could have significant implications for the former president's legal battles, potentially leading to a trial in the fall, as suggested by Conway. Trump's legal future remains uncertain as he continues to face a barrage of allegations and legal challenges.