Ex-President Donald Trump called the Supreme Court’s decision on his immunity a ‘big win’ (Picture: AP)
Former President Donald Trump claimed a ‘big win’ as the US Supreme Court ruled that he has some immunity in his election interference case.
Justices in a 6-3 vote along partisan lines decided to reject Trump’s broad claim of immunity but said he is entitled to substantial immunity from prosecution for some of his actions while president.
‘Big win for our Constitution and democracy,’ wrote Trump in all capital letters on his Truth Social platform. ‘Proud to be an American.’
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