Appeals court judges likely to reject Donald Trump’s immunity claims in election interference case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Appeals court judges are signaling they will likely reject Donald Trump’s claims that he is immune from prosecution in his election interference case. The outcome became apparent during Tuesday’s arguments, which delved into various political and legal considerations. Trump, the leading contender for the Republican presidential primary, made his first appearance at the federal courthouse in Washington in months. His lawyers sought to convince the appeals court to dismiss the case accusing him of plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election. While the judges did not disclose when they might deliver their ruling, the timing of their decision is crucial as a trial date of March 4 approaches. If the D.C. court rules against him, Trump’s legal team is expected to turn to the U.S. Supreme Court.
