Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump as ex-prez 'begs' SCOTUS to grant him immunity from prosecution in election case
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel didn't hold back on his commentary regarding former President Donald Trump's recent plea to the Supreme Court for broad immunity from criminal prosecution related to the events of the 2020 election.
With his signature wit and sarcasm, Kimmel dissected Trump's argument, highlighting its absurdity and the implications it carries.
Jimmy Kimmel aims at Donald Trump
In his monologue, Kimmel pointed out the irony of Trump, who once boasted to Billy Bush about being able to do whatever he wanted, now seeking absolute immunity from legal consequences. He quipped, "Turns out the guy who bragged he could do whatever he wants thinks he should be allowed to do whatever he wants."
Trump's lawyers argued that denying him criminal immunity would incapacitate future presidents with fear of blackmail and extortion, painting a picture of post-office trauma inflicted by political opponents.
Kimmel, however, didn't buy into this narrative, noting that the vast majority of previous presidents managed to serve their terms without such concerns, except for Trump. He humorously added, "Could it be because none of them tried to violently overthrow an election they lost?"
Supreme Court's curious decision
While an appeals court swiftly dismissed Trump's argument, the fact that the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case raised eyebrows. Kimmel humorously compared the court's decision to examining bug guts after squashing a cockroach, suggesting that there's no legitimate reason for entertaining such a baseless plea.
Moreover, Kimmel underscored the inherent flaws in Trump's reasoning, emphasizing that the presidency doesn't require immunity for individuals to do wrong.
He pointed out the president's pardon power, highlighting the potential for abuse where someone could commit federal crimes on behalf of the president with the expectation of a pardon. Kimmel remarked, "If any person decided to do something terrible to someone you hate as long as it's a federal crime."
In his characteristic style, Kimmel didn't just poke fun at Trump's legal maneuvering; he also drew attention to the broader implications of the case.
Public opinion echoes
Public opinion on Trump's plea for immunity reflects a widespread sentiment of skepticism and incredulity.
One user wrote, "Why would you need immunity if you have done nothing wrong?"
Another added, "I’m confused. If he is rich why does he need money? If he didn’t do anything wrong on January 6th why does he need immunity?"
One replied, "All Trump needs is to go to jail He's a criminal anyway."
One user commented, "Lock him up!"
Another said, "Trump isn't arguing he's innocent, he's arguing he has the right to be a criminal."
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