3 Jan 2024 6:46 pm
On January 3, 2024, former President Donald J. Trump extensively shared his argument for claiming "Total Immunity" on Truth Social, defending his actions to overturn the 2020 election results. In a multipart post, the former president contended that since the election was concluded, his attempts to alter the outcome should be exempt from prosecution, asserting it was his "duty" to challenge the results in the interest of democracy. The defense, spanning three "pages," included a report claiming victory in swing states.
Addressing legal accountability on the second page, former President Trump argued that his oath of office compelled him to undertake various actions, such as controversially calling Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and recruiting what he labeled as "fake electors" in multiple states. Notably absent from his defense was any acknowledgment of his role in encouraging violence and contributing to the Capitol riot. The argument implies a belief that challenging finalized election results is permissible, suggesting potential immunity for actions aimed at maintaining power.
Addressing legal accountability on the second page, former President Trump argued that his oath of office compelled him to undertake various actions, such as controversially calling Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and recruiting what he labeled as "fake electors" in multiple states. Notably absent from his defense was any acknowledgment of his role in encouraging violence and contributing to the Capitol riot. The argument implies a belief that challenging finalized election results is permissible, suggesting potential immunity for actions aimed at maintaining power.