In a recent development, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the special counsel's urgent request to decide the issue of presidential immunity. This decision has sparked discussions among legal experts, including conservative attorney George Conway, who is known for his critical stance towards former President Donald Trump. Firstly, Conway clarified that he does not view this decision as a significant win for Trump. He believes that it will not have a substantial impact on the overall timeline of the case. Instead, Conway argues that the rejection of the special counsel's request highlights the weakness of Trump's immunity claim.
Conway, who previously won a Supreme Court immunity case against President Bill Clinton, provided some insights into the possible course of action in this case. He speculated that the D.C. Circuit, known for its fast-paced proceedings, would likely issue a decision on the matter in a matter of days. Conway expressed his confidence that the claims made by Trump lack merit and expects the case to be swiftly disposed of in the Intermediate Appellate Court by the middle of January, at the latest. Once the case reaches the district court, Conway anticipates that the burden will shift to Trump and his legal team to persuade the Supreme Court to intervene and halt the proceedings.
However, Conway also contemplated another scenario in which the Supreme Court might consider the case to be meritless and deny certiorari. In this situation, Trump would have the opportunity to present his arguments after being convicted and sentenced, similar to any other criminal defendant. Conway's argument against Trump's immunity claim centers around the belief that a president should not be shielded from committing crimes against the country they are sworn to protect.
Moving on to another topic, Conway addressed the recent revelation of a tape wherein Trump and RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel allegedly pressured local officials not to certify the Wayne County vote in Michigan. While this incident did not have a significant impact on the final outcome of the election in Michigan, Conway argued that it is consistent with the criminal conspiracy and intent that might be presented in the ongoing case in the District of Columbia. He also highlighted that such behavior would typically lead to consequences within a political party, and any decent party would take action against an official involved in such activities.
In conclusion, the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of the special counsel's request regarding presidential immunity has drawn varied opinions. Conway, despite his opposition to Trump, downplays the importance of this ruling, emphasizing the potential weaknesses in Trump's immunity claim. He further outlines possible scenarios for the progression of the case, including the swift resolution at the Intermediate Appellate Court or the Supreme Court's denial of certiorari. Conway also comments on the recent tape involving Trump and McDaniel, describing it as an example of corrupt intent.
