Todd Blanche’s Effort to Grant Trump and His Family “Forever Immunity” Hides a Greater Danger
Todd Blanche's recent legal maneuver aims to grant Donald Trump and his family immunity from federal investigations. This controversial claim raises concerns about the potential for future abuse of power by presidents. Legal experts argue that such a declaration lacks constitutional validity and undermines the principle that no government can bind its future actions.
- ▪Todd Blanche's document seeks to prevent any federal investigation into the Trump family and their businesses.
- ▪The claim of 'forever immunity' is seen as a dangerous expansion of presidential power.
- ▪Legal scholars assert that the Constitution does not allow one administration to bind future administrations.
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Jurisprudence Todd Blanche’s Effort to Grant Trump and His Family “Forever Immunity” Hides a Greater Danger By Aziz Huq May 26, 20262:52 PM The convicted felon and his lawyer. Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Mark Peterson/Pool/Getty Images. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Sign up for Executive Dysfunction, a newsletter that highlights one under-the-radar story each week about how Trump is changing the law—or how the law is pushing back. You’ll also receive updates on the latest from Slate’s Jurisprudence team.
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