In essence, Judge Marrero summarized Trump's argument as demanding "blanket presidential and derivative immunity (in) all stages of federal and state criminal law enforcement proceedings and judicial process: investigations, grand jury proceedings, indictments, arrest, prosecution, trial, conviction, and punishment." Trump's position is breathtaking in its audacity, and goes far beyond any position that he (or anyone else) has ever taken before. He led a two-year investigation into whether President Trump violated conspiracy and obstruction laws, an effort that netted indictments of more than 30 people. As the DA's office and Judge Marrero well understood, what Trump is trying to do here is kick the can down the road. Monday's ruling by Judge Marrero was prompt; the action was filed September 19 and decided less than three weeks later.

Source: CNN October 07, 2019 21:00 UTC