Supreme Court ruling on Trump's immunity from prosecution
Supreme Court ruling on Trump's immunity from prosecution could affect debate with Biden. Court may rule that ex-presidents can be prosecuted for 'private conduct' while enjoying immunity for presidential responsibilities. Biden expected to question Trump's fitness for office and legal troubles. If ruling favors Trump, it could shift focus from his criminal conviction to Biden's son's legal issues.
Key Points
- Supreme Court to issue immunity decision right before the debate
- Trump facing federal charges for efforts to subvert the 2020 election
- Biden expected to question Trump's fitness for office and raise concerns about legal troubles
- Potential impact on Biden campaign's focus on Trump's criminal conviction
Pros
- Potential clarification on whether ex-presidents can be prosecuted for certain acts
Cons
- May overshadow Thursday's debate between Trump and Biden
- Could shift focus from Trump's criminal conviction to Biden's son's legal troubles