SCOTUS Immunity Decision Underscores The Significance Of Trump’s Hush Money Conviction

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stands with members of his staff at a news conference following the conviction of Donald Trump in his hush money trial on May 30, 2024, in New York City.  | Source: Spencer Platt / Getty

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump has “presumptive immunity” for acts he performed while he was the sitting president. The justices didn’t rule Trump had the “total immunity” that he has repeatedly said all presidents should have—despite having...