'Did you figure that out on your own': Internet divided as Sean Hannity claims Trump's immunity case will have 'lasting ramifications'

Fox News host Sean Hannity talked about the latest in New York v Trump and the Supreme Court hearing the case on presidential immunity
PUBLISHED APR 28, 2024
Fox News host Sean Hannity weighs in on the possible 'lasting ramifications' of the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity (Getty Images)
Fox News host Sean Hannity weighs in on the possible 'lasting ramifications' of the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity (Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: In a highly anticipated development, today marked a pivotal moment at the US Supreme Court as oral arguments delved into the contentious issue of presidential immunity.

In the same light, Sean Hannity, a prominent voice in conservative media, wasted no time dissecting the significance of these proceedings, saying that former president Donald Trump's immunity case will have lasting ramifications. 



 

Sean Hannity examines Presidential immunity debate

"Important – very important – oral arguments today at the US Supreme Court on presidential immunity," Hannity remarked, setting the stage for a discussion on an issue that could reshape the legal landscape surrounding presidential accountability.

"A decision here will not only have an immediate impact on the weaponized DOJ quest to prosecute Trump from now until Election Day in 193 days," Hannity pointed out and continued, "But it will have lasting ramifications or as Neil Gorsuch, as the justice put it: "We're writing a rule for the ages," he added. 

The central question under scrutiny was whether a US President could be prosecuted for actions taken while in office, probing the boundaries of presidential immunity.

Hannity delved into hypothetical scenarios, questioning, "Can Obama be charged, for example, for killing Americans in a drone strike which happened overseas? Can George W Bush be charged with allegedly lying to Congress about Iraq, if a far left prosecutor decides to cook up charges? And could Joe Biden be charged for killing a family in Afghanistan during his deadly withdrawal?"

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Sean Hannity stated that if official acts carried out by a president would be immune from prosecution, that would be a huge win for Donald Trump (Getty Images)

"Ultimately, the constitutional judges on the court seem to favor limited immunity over absolute immunity," Hannity observed, hinting at a potential shift in legal doctrine.

"But in other words, that would be a huge win for Donald Trump. Official acts carried out by a president would be immune from prosecution," he added.

"However, a president could still be charged for personal acts like taking bribes, oh, maybe from, like, the former first lady of Moscow," he quipped, alluding to controversial associations involving Joe Biden.

"That's right, the Russian oligarch that Joe had dinner with at Cafe Milano," Hannity concluded. 

Netizens strip up divided response to Sean Hannity's claims

Social media users were divided in their reactions to Hannity's comments

One X user said, "Did you figure that out all on your own. Oh the staff had to help you to understand!"

Another X user said, "If Trump has immunity then do does Biden. Thus, all these Republican crybabies are wasting their time lol."

One more user said, "Yes prison is coming for Donald Trump."

One more comment read, "SCOTUS will rule for immunity! There is NO other way OR this nation is FINISHED!"

One person opined, "Imagine the fake 45 reps in SCOTUS do as he wants and then Biden all of a sudden have immunity! Then You might want to take cover! But don't worry, it's only fake 45 and You people abusing power, like that, Biden will defeat You again, fair and square!"

Another comment read, 'What you’ll never hear about from Sean Hannity. Because he is so busy dealing in rag news."



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

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