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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Isabel Keane

‘Who?’ Trump stumbles after being asked about the suspension of Habeas Corpus during Antifa roundtable

President Donald Trump appeared confused when asked if he was considering suspending habeas corpus – a Constitutional right that allows people to challenge unlawful detention – responding, “Suspending who?”

The 79-year-old president was taking questions from conservative influencers in the State Dining Room of the White House Wednesday as part of a roundtable on so-called “Antifa terror” when he was asked about how he plans to handle the anti-fascist movement.

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