Former President Trump declared today that he believes a prosecution against him by President Biden's Department of Justice (DOJ) would be a threat to democracy. Speaking during a press conference after an important court hearing, Trump argued that a president should have immunity while carrying out their job responsibilities. He pointed to the case of President Obama and the potential immunity he would have received for a drone strike, contrasting it with his current situation.
Trump's legal team emphasized that if the prosecution were against Obama, immunity would likely come into play. They warned that adopting Biden's stance could set a dangerous precedent, opening the door to political prosecutions in the future. Trump fervently expressed his belief that immunity should be granted, stating, 'As a president, you have to have immunity. Very simple.'
Furthermore, during the press conference, Trump discussed his efforts to combat voter fraud, explaining that his focus on the issue was within his duties as president. He mentioned having evidence of significant voter fraud, although he acknowledged that the media was reluctant to report on it. While the court hearing mainly focused on Trump's supposedly protected actions during his time in office, Trump raised concerns about cases where state prosecutors pursued criminal charges against political opponents, especially citing the recent investigations in Georgia.
Trump highlighted a case in Georgia where the district attorney allegedly compromised the prosecution by paying a lawyer, who happened to be her boyfriend, a substantial sum of money. He deemed this action illegal and expressed his stance that the case should be dropped. Trump asserted that a similar compromised situation possibly applied to his own prosecution.
Despite conceding two significant points during the hearing, Trump maintained his confidence in the outcome and claimed that the case should be dismissed altogether. He criticized what he believed to be biased treatment towards him compared to other politicians and warned of the dire consequences of denying immunity to a president.
While legal analysts varied in their opinions, Trump thanked the media for the relatively fair coverage he has received. He concluded his remarks by reiterating his belief that he had done nothing wrong, emphasizing the investigation of the 2020 election, which he claimed was rigged.
The court's decision on Trump's immunity and the future of the prosecution will heavily impact the ongoing legal battles and political landscape in the United States.
