During a recent court session, Justice Sonia Sotomayor engaged in a thought-provoking exchange with former President Trump's attorney regarding the issue of presidential immunity from prosecution for acts of personal gain versus official acts. The discussion centered around the hypothetical scenario of a president ordering the military to assassinate a political rival under the guise of combating corruption.
Justice Sotomayor posed a critical question, asking whether such an action could be considered an official act deserving of immunity. Trump's attorney, D. John Sauer, acknowledged that such an extreme measure could potentially fall under the umbrella of official acts.
