The ruling grants immunity for actions taken as part of their job, arguing that presidents must make quick and difficult decisions without the threat of prosecution. Trump hailed the decision as a triumph for democracy, emphasizing the necessity of presidential immunity. This ruling could affect the charges Trump faces concerning the January 6th Capitol riots and alleged attempts to alter the 2020 election results. However, not all justices agreed, with some warning that this decision might encourage misconduct, stressing that no one, not even the president, is above the law. Critics argue that Trump will not face trial before the next election, potentially impacting democratic processes.
Vocabulary:
• Claim (verb): To say that something is true.
• Immunity (noun): Protection from legal action.
• Ruling (noun): An official decision made by a court.
• Official (adjective): Related to a position of authority.
• Prosecuted (verb): Charged with a crime and brought to court.
• Democracy (noun): A system of government by the whole population.
• Involvement (noun): The act of taking part in something.
• Riots (noun): A form of civil disorder characterized by a group of people acting violently in a public space, typically involving damage to property, looting, and clashes with law enforcement.
• Reckon (verb): Believe or think.
• Delay (verb): To make something happen at a later time.
• Trial (noun): A formal examination of evidence in court.
• Justices (noun): Judges of the Supreme Court who make decisions on important legal issues.
Source: Behind the News YouTube channel.