In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court decisively dismissed former President Trump's argument that he could not be criminally prosecuted because he was not impeached and convicted by Congress. Trump contended that according to the Constitution's impeachment clause, only presidents who were impeached and removed from office could face criminal charges.
Chief Justice Roberts countered this argument by highlighting the potential loophole it would create. He pointed out that under Trump's interpretation, a president could evade accountability for criminal acts by resigning before facing impeachment proceedings.
