This podcast episode explores the recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity and its implications for criminal prosecution and the power of the presidency. The ruling grants broad immunity to former President Trump for actions taken while in office, weakening the federal case against him for attempting to overturn the last election. It defines official conduct broadly and confers significant protection to a president's day-to-day official actions. The majority views presidential immunity as necessary to preserve the president's powerful role and assumes law-abidingness and morality from the presidency. However, the ruling leaves open the possibility of prosecution for extreme scenarios and unofficial private conduct. This ruling has sparked discussions about the extent of presidential power and accountability.
