Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in Trump v. Smith

SCOTUS Agrees To Hear Arguments In Trump Case

The US Supreme Court announced that it would hear arguments on whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case.

The court has fast-tracked the appeal, and a ruling is expected by late June. This decision will have significant implications for Trump’s possible criminal trial and for future presidential administrations.

The case in question stems from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the January 6th Capitol riot and any alleged interference in the 2020 election.

Smith charged Trump with four counts, including conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding. Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges in August of last year.

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