Appeals court: ‘Citizen Trump’ not immune from prosecution

Rejecting outlandish immunity claims, the D.C. Circuit ruled, "For the purpose of this criminal case, former President Trump has become citizen Trump."

Tuesday, February 06, 2024 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Appeals court: 'Citizen Trump' not immune from prosecution Appeals court: 'Citizen Trump' not immune from prosecution Rejecting outlandish immunity claims, the D.C. Circuit ruled, "For the purpose of this criminal case, former President Trump has become citizen Trump." MORE As a compromise border plan collapses, the GOP is in disarray There can be little doubt that one of the major American political parties is in disarray, but it's the GOP, not the Democratic Party. MORE As a compromise border plan collapses, the GOP is in disarray There can be little doubt that one of the major American political parties is in disarray, but it's the GOP, not the Democratic Party. MORE On border policy, Trump denounces his own party's strategy In the fall, Republicans pushed to link border policies and security aid. Now, it's Donald Trump demanding that the two priorities be pushed apart. MORE On border policy, Trump denounces his own party's strategy In the fall, Republicans pushed to link border policies and security aid. Now, it's Donald Trump demanding that the two priorities be pushed apart. MORE Why Jim Jordan's call for a timeout on Capitol Hill matters Jim Jordan wants Congress to stop all work on matters related to immigration and border policy — for the next 11 months. What happened to GOP urgency? MORE Why Jim Jordan's call for a timeout on Capitol Hill matters Jim Jordan wants Congress to stop all work on matters related to immigration and border policy — for the next 11 months. What happened to GOP urgency? MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG The GOP is 'dissolving itself': Trump appears to set up RNC chair as fall guy for failures Rejecting a bipartisan solution, Republicans tout unserious bill Court keeps Oregon GOP senators off ballot over constitution violation; ominous parallels for Trump Trump paid $20,000 to rent plant for fake union auto worker event: filing   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL MADDOWSHOW ON THREADS RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER