In a legal victory for former President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court has rejected Special Counsel Jack Smith's request to expedite the case on whether Trump has immunity from federal prosecution. This decision comes as a blow to Smith's efforts to hold Trump accountable for alleged crimes committed during his tenure in office, which were aimed at subverting the 2020 election.
Trump's defense team argues that he was acting in his official capacity as president to ensure election integrity when he allegedly interfered, making him protected under presidential immunity. While this concept of immunity has been debated in the past, the Supreme Court's ruling indicates that it does not extend to criminal charges.
