Supreme Court Reverses Ruling On Donald Trump's Immunity Claim

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In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has reversed a lower court’s ruling that denied former President Donald Trump’s claim to immunity from federal criminal charges tied to his attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

What Happened: The Supreme Court’s decision, which came on the final day of its term, has been the focus of intense scrutiny. The case primarily deals with the extent to which a president can claim immunity from prosecution, Reuters reported on Monday.