So in about an hour, Trump's flailing, Hail Mary court hearing to assess his claim of presidential immunity will begin. It's going to be covered live, but audio only. No cameras.
The outcome is sure to be one that all here in SelectSmart will be satisfied with, when the court determines that no, a former president does not have "presidential immunity", or immunity of any other kind from prosecution for crimes committed while serving in the office of president. No such immunity exists and he ain't gettin' it.
I feel secure on this assertion because I believe that all of us here are of the opinion that no one is above the law, that it applies to everyone, and that Trump must stand in court to face the legal ramifications of his criminal actions and serve his sentence if convicted.
I don't recall anyone here, even his staunchest supporter and defender, ever saying that they believe that he does have any such immunity. So I believe that this forgone conclusion of a verdict will easily sate the desire for justice of all in this little club.
Something I've thought about recently is that let's say Trump got his wish and it is determined that a former president is completely immune from prosecution for any criminal activity they ever engaged in. They can't go after him for anything.
How is Trump then going to expect that as the next president, he can get "retribution" by weaponizing the Justice department against Biden as he declares and promises he is going to if Biden is also just as immune from prosecution as he was?