The Supreme Court ruled that former U.S. presidents retain significant immunity from prosecution for acts while in office, a decision that could hamper efforts to prosecute Donald Trump for his alleged attempt to subvert the 2020 presidential election.
WSJ spoke with legal expert Ryan Goodman, who breaks down the court’s decision and what it means for Trump’s cases moving forward.
Chapters:
0:00 SCOTUS ruling
0:26 Case against Trump
1:05 Takeaways of ruling
3:17 What’s next?
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