Against Immunity for Trump

null By Peter J. WallisonDec. 27, 2023 1:27 pm ETJournal Editorial Report: Trump and Smith lock horns in a major legal battle. Images: AP/Getty Images Composite: Mark KellyThe U.S. Supreme Court last week denied special counsel Jack Smith’s petition to consider Donald Trump’s immunity claims on an expedited basis. It may not matter. The lower courts are moving quickly, and Mr. Trump could still face a trial by spring.What’s undisputed in the case is that on Jan. 6, 2021, then-President Trump sought to interfere with the counting of the electoral votes by pressing the vice president to set aside some votes for Joe Biden from states that Mr. Trump disputed. If his plan hadn’t been foiled by the courage of Mike Pence, the U.S. would have descended into an unprecedented constitutional crisis. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Sponsored OffersTurboTax: Up to 10% off online tax services with TurboTax discount codeThe Motley Fool:

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Peter J. Wallison

Dec. 27, 2023 1:27 pm ET

Journal Editorial Report: Trump and Smith lock horns in a major legal battle. Images: AP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

The U.S. Supreme Court last week denied special counsel Jack Smith’s petition to consider Donald Trump’s immunity claims on an expedited basis. It may not matter. The lower courts are moving quickly, and Mr. Trump could still face a trial by spring.

What’s undisputed in the case is that on Jan. 6, 2021, then-President Trump sought to interfere with the counting of the electoral votes by pressing the vice president to set aside some votes for Joe Biden from states that Mr. Trump disputed. If his plan hadn’t been foiled by the courage of Mike Pence, the U.S. would have descended into an unprecedented constitutional crisis.