The online version of the NBC News Politics Desk newsletter discusses Donald Trump’s near-total victory at the Supreme Court and the implications for future presidents. The 6-3 majority opinion grants presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken in conjunction with their office, potentially impacting Trump’s federal election interference case. The division along party lines raises questions about how voters will perceive the ruling. The court established three categories for consideration of presidential criminal activity, emphasizing a “presumptive immunity” for the president. The ruling limits the ability to prosecute the president for a wide array of offenses, but stresses that the president is not above the law.
In another section of the newsletter, the role of infrequent voters in the 2024 election is explored. Individuals like Joseph Mitchum and Laura Brooks, who did not participate in the 2020 election, could sway the outcome in this year’s election. Polls indicate a sizable advantage for Trump among non-2020 voters, potentially making a difference in the election’s outcome. However, the question remains whether these voters will actually turn out in November. Mitchum and Brooks express differing views on voting and candidate support, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the influence of sporadic voters.
The newsletter also includes top stories such as Biden’s strategy to counter debate fallout, efforts to draft Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to replace Biden, Nevada’s ballot amendment on abortion rights, Steve Bannon reporting to prison, and Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s role in cementing the Supreme Court’s conservative lean. The newsletter provides a comprehensive overview of key political developments and perspectives.
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