In a significant legal setback for former President Donald Trump, the D.C. Federal Appeals Court unanimously ruled that he is not immune from prosecution for alleged crimes committed during his presidency. The three federal judges strongly asserted in their decision that, in the context of this criminal case, Trump no longer enjoys executive immunity and is now subject to the defenses available to any other criminal defendant.
Expanding on their ruling, the judges went on to condemn Trump's behavior following the 2020 election as an unprecedented attack on American institutions. They stated that Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the election results, if proven, constituted a serious assault on the structure of the government. By involving himself in the counting and certification of Electoral College votes, Trump undermined constitutionally established procedures and the will of Congress.
