LOADINGERROR LOADINGRep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) warned the Supreme Court on Sunday that it’d be making a “terrible decision” if it doesn’t move with “great speed” to rule on former President Donald Trump’s immunity claim.The California Democrat, in an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” weighed in on delays impacting the presumptive GOP presidential nominee’s multiple legal cases including Trump’s federal election interference case.Advertisement
Last month, SCOTUS decided on late April to hear arguments on Trump’s claim that he’s immune from prosecution for alleged criminal acts he engaged in while in office, further delaying a trial in the case. Special counsel Jack Smith called on the court to swiftly tackle the immunity claim in December only for his push to be rejected.Schiff told CNN’s Dana Bash that delays in the case are his “greatest concern,” adding that it’s the “most serious set of allegations” against him in a case brought by the Justice Department.“The Supreme Court moved with great speed when it came to ruling that Trump could appear on the ballot. The question is, will it also move with great speed in rejecting this bogus immunity claim?” asked Schiff, a Democratic candidate running for a U.S. Senate seat in California.He continued, “If it doesn’t, it’s making a deliberate decision essentially to push the trial past the election. And I think that would be a terrible decision, both for the interest of justice. It would be a terrible decision in depriving American voters of the information they would learn during the course of that trial, but it would also just further discredit this partisan and reactionary court.”Advertisement
Bash asked Schiff if there’s a chance Trump might not stand trial in any of the cases ahead of Election Day in November.“There is a chance that he could evade justice by delaying justice,” Schiff said.“This is a tried-and-true tactic of Trump throughout his career. And I hope that the courts are aware of exactly what he’s doing and his incentive in trying to prolong this, and I hope they won’t go along with that strategy.”Adam Schiff warns that the Supreme Court will further discredit itself if they foot drag on Trump’s bogus immunity claim. pic.twitter.com/5DEtsIO7xd— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) March 17, 2024Support HuffPostOur 2024 Coverage Needs YouYour Loyalty Means The World To UsAt HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.RelatedDonald TrumpSupreme CourtCNNadam schiffdana bashDonald Trump Says He Thinks Some Migrants Are ‘Animals’ And ‘Not People’Biden Takes Down Trump With 3-Word Punchline At DC RoastMike Pence Praised For Declining To Endorse Trump …
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Last month, SCOTUS decided on late April to hear arguments on Trump’s claim that he’s immune from prosecution for alleged criminal acts he engaged in while in office, further delaying a trial in the case. Special counsel Jack Smith called on the court to swiftly tackle the immunity claim in December only for his push to be rejected.Schiff told CNN’s Dana Bash that delays in the case are his “greatest concern,” adding that it’s the “most serious set of allegations” against him in a case brought by the Justice Department.“The Supreme Court moved with great speed when it came to ruling that Trump could appear on the ballot. The question is, will it also move with great speed in rejecting this bogus immunity claim?” asked Schiff, a Democratic candidate running for a U.S. Senate seat in California.He continued, “If it doesn’t, it’s making a deliberate decision essentially to push the trial past the election. And I think that would be a terrible decision, both for the interest of justice. It would be a terrible decision in depriving American voters of the information they would learn during the course of that trial, but it would also just further discredit this partisan and reactionary court.”Advertisement
Bash asked Schiff if there’s a chance Trump might not stand trial in any of the cases ahead of Election Day in November.“There is a chance that he could evade justice by delaying justice,” Schiff said.“This is a tried-and-true tactic of Trump throughout his career. And I hope that the courts are aware of exactly what he’s doing and his incentive in trying to prolong this, and I hope they won’t go along with that strategy.”Adam Schiff warns that the Supreme Court will further discredit itself if they foot drag on Trump’s bogus immunity claim. pic.twitter.com/5DEtsIO7xd— Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) March 17, 2024Support HuffPostOur 2024 Coverage Needs YouYour Loyalty Means The World To UsAt HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?Dear HuffPost ReaderThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.RelatedDonald TrumpSupreme CourtCNNadam schiffdana bashDonald Trump Says He Thinks Some Migrants Are ‘Animals’ And ‘Not People’Biden Takes Down Trump With 3-Word Punchline At DC RoastMike Pence Praised For Declining To Endorse Trump …nnDiscussion:nn” ai_name=”RocketNews AI: ” start_sentence=”Can I tell you more about this article?” text_input_placeholder=”Type ‘Yes'”]