Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) expressed his belief that presidents should not be shielded from criminal prosecution for their actions while in office. This statement comes as the Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments on the matter in relation to former President Trump.
During the interview, Welker confronted McConnell about his previous statements and his vote to acquit Trump despite acknowledging that Trump was accountable for his actions in office. McConnell had stated that Trump had not escaped accountability for his actions.
McConnell reiterated his previous statements and maintained his stance. However, he deferred to the court’s decision regarding Trump’s case.
“We will soon discover the answer, won’t we? The direct issue I mentioned on February 13, 2021, will be addressed by the Supreme Court. I believe we will receive clarity on this matter in the near future,” he expressed.
The justices on the high court expressed doubt about the claims made by Trump’s team that presidential immunity could apply to an attempted coup, despite their willingness to provide some level of protection to the president from criminal prosecution.
The outcome of this landmark case has the potential to spark fresh legal conflicts and potentially prolong the ones that President Trump is currently entangled in. A ruling is anticipated to be reached by the end of June, although special counsel Jack Smith has urged the court to expedite the process.
