by Rich Lowry
The former president’s enemies can’t bear the thought that the judiciary might be judicious in its handling of a truly momentous court case.
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Then-president Donald Trump arrives to speak to supporters near the White House in Washington, D.C., January 6, 2021.
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When the Supreme Court said it’d hear Donald Trump’s immunity claim in the January 6 case brought by special counsel Jack Smith, the former president’s enemies erupted in anger.
It was delay for delay’s sake. It was a rank political favor for an ally. It was utterly gratuitous in legal terms, since it’s a slam dunk that a former president doesn’t enjoy immunity for acts during his time in office.
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Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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When the Supreme Court said it’d hear Donald Trump’s immunity claim in the January 6 case brought by special counsel Jack Smith, the former president’s enemies erupted in anger.
It was delay for delay’s sake. It was a rank political favor for an ally. It was utterly gratuitous in legal terms, since it’s a slam dunk that a former president doesn’t enjoy immunity for acts during his time in office.
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About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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