Legal Experts: SCOTUS likely to rule against Special Counsel Jack Smith in federal election obstruction case after taking up Trump's immunity appeal

The Supreme Court is set to deliberate on whether Donald Trump can claim immunity from prosecution in the federal election obstruction case. This appeal arises from the charges filed under Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation, which pertains to alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election and the events leading up to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The former president contends that he is immune from prosecution.

Trump’s argument centers on the idea that former presidents require immunity from such charges to prevent political reprisals after leaving office.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Jack Smith has faced high-profile cases. In the past, his prosecution of the former Republican governor of Virginia, Bob McDonnell, was unanimously overturned by the Supreme Court.

The Sauce: Supreme Court Will 'Eviscerate' Jack Smith's Case—Legal Analyst (newsweek.com)