JD Vance contends that US presidents require immunity to effectively perform their duties, according to the Washington Examiner
Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) argued that U.S. presidents should have immunity to effectively perform their duties, tying this claim to the broader issue of presidential responsibilities amid legal conflicts. As the Supreme Once ponders a decision concerning presidential immunity that could affect former President Donald Trump, Vance emphasized the necessity of such protections to prevent the disruption of presidential responsibilities. He compared the suggested presidential immunity to the existing immunities granted to police officers, judges, and prosecutors. Vance further stated that prosecuting former presidents could harm the U.S. constitutional tradition and opposed the idea, suggesting it would be a misuse of justice. Additionally, he expressed disinterest in pursuing criminal charges against President Joe Biden, indicating a desire to avoid politicizing justice.
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) contended that presidents of the United States need to have immunity if they wish to properly carry out their presidential duties.
The topic of presidential immunity has become contentious ahead of an anticipated Supreme Court decision on the matter, which could throw former President Donald Trump a lifeline amid his numerous legal battles. When asked if he believed presidents ought to receive presidential immunity, Vance argued that other people in positions of power enjoy “some immunity,” and that this ought to apply to the role of president, as well.
“We know that the president has to have immunity to do his job,” Vance told Face the Nation. “Should Barack Obama be prosecuted for droning American citizens in Yemen? There are so many examples of presidents, Democrats and Republicans, who would not be able to discharge their duties if the Supreme Court does not recognize some broad element of presidential discretion. I’m very confident that they’re going to be able to do that, and I’m very confident that the fundamental principle here is that the president has to be able to do his job. In the same way that police officers, judges, prosecutors enjoy some immunity, that principle has to apply to the president, too.”
Vance continued that U.S. presidents seeking to jail previous presidents would lead to the “unraveling” of the U.S. Constitutional tradition, and that nobody should be in support of such weaponization of justice.
The Ohio senator was also asked if he would be interested in pursuing criminal charges against President Joe Biden in a hypothetical Trump-Vance presidency. Vance contended that such a duty would be up to the attorney general. He also rebuffed people warning that Trump could weaponize the law against his opponents, claiming that Biden is already doing this against Trump.
Earlier this month, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) stated that Biden should “pray” that the Supreme Court decides in favor of presidential immunity, arguing that the current president could otherwise be prosecuted for his “reckless” handling of the southern border. Similarly, Eric Trump has cautioned that former Presidents Barack Obama and George Bush could be investigated if his father is not granted presidential immunity.
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Vance’s support for Trump’s argument on presidential immunity comes as he is rumored to be on Trump’s shortlist for potential vice presidential candidates. The Ohio senator has stated he would “certainly” be disappointed if he is not selected for the job.
Other rumored candidates for Trump’s vice president include Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL).
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