NEWS ALERT: Trump Channels Nixon With 'Presidential Immunity' Defense in January 6 Case

NEWS ALERT Trump Channels Nixon With 'Presidential Immunity' Defense in January 6 Case October 05, 2023 Former President Donald Trump on Thursday asked a federal judge in Washington, D.C. to toss the January 6-related charges against him, invoking a presidential immunity defense that Richard Nixon infamously summarized as, "When the president does it... that means that it is not illegal." In a 50-page filing with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Trump's legal team argued that where "the president's actions are within the ambit of his office, he is absolutely immune from prosecution." READ THE FULL STORY Read all the latest news from Common Dreams Call 207.775.0488 to donate by phone or mail a check to: Common Dreams, PO Box 443, Portland, ME 04112, United States Common Dreams is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your contribution is tax-deductible. EIN: 20-3368194