Roberts Expresses Worries About Appeals Court’s Language in Ruling on Presidential Immunity

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts expressed concerns about a recent appeals court ruling that seemed to suggest a former president could be prosecuted simply because they are being prosecuted. Roberts raised this issue during court proceedings and asked for clarification from a Department of Justice counselor. The counselor explained that while the ruling may sound true in a logical sense, it is important to consider the obligation of a president to uphold the law. Roberts agreed with this sentiment but remained worried about the implications of the ruling, especially regarding the potential for prosecutors to act in bad faith when pursuing charges against a former president. The case in question is titled “Trump v. United States” and is currently being reviewed by the Supreme Court.