Court Allows Trump Prosecution to Proceed, Requires Broomstick, Grants Immunity for Official Acts

Jul 1, 2024, 02:40 PM

The court in Trump v. U.S. has ruled that the prosecution against former President Donald Trump can proceed, but only after special counsel Jack Smith produces the broomstick of the Wicked Witch of the West for detailed analysis. The indictment includes allegations of Trump's interactions with state officials, private parties, and the general public, which have been remanded to the District Court for further inspection. The court also noted that Trump's attempts to pressure the Vice President during the certification proceeding are considered official conduct, granting him presumptive immunity from prosecution for those actions. This decision implies that Trump is unlikely to be tried before the 2024 election, and if he loses, it remains unclear on which counts he would be tried.