In a 57-page opinion, the D.C. circuit court systematically tore through the arguments presented by Trump's legal team. "At bottom, former President Trump's stance would collapse our system of separated powers by placing the president beyond the reach of all three branches. Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a written statement that Trump would appeal to the Supreme Court. If the Supreme Court justices turn down Trump's appeal, the case could be rescheduled for trial in federal court by late spring. "Former President Trump acknowledges that this is the first time since the Founding that a former president has been federally indicted.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 07, 2024 13:27 UTC