Supreme Court says Trump has absolute immunity for official acts only
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The decision likely ensures that the case against Trump won’t be tried before the election, and then only if he is not reelected.
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The decision likely ensures that the case against Trump won’t be tried before the election, and then only if he is not reelected.
(Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)