In this edition of NBC News’ From the Politics Desk, senior national politics reporter Jonathan Allen discusses Donald Trump’s near-total victory at the Supreme Court, which grants presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken in conjunction with their office. The ruling also ensures that Trump won’t face trial in his federal election interference case before the upcoming election. The article explores the implications of the court’s decision on future presidential powers and the challenges faced by special counsel Jack Smith in prosecuting charges related to Trump’s actions. The ruling, while affirming that the president is not above the law, provides significant protection for the president in numerous criminal offenses.
Additionally, senior politics editor Mark Murray and campaign embed Katherine Koretski explore the role that infrequent voters could play in the 2024 election, with a focus on two individuals who did not vote in the previous presidential election but expressed support for Trump in surveys this year. The article highlights a trend showing a sizable advantage for Trump among non-2020 voters and discusses the potential impact these voters could have on the upcoming election.
Finally, the newsletter includes updates on other political events, such as President Biden’s family urging him to continue fighting after a challenging debate, efforts to draft Governor Gretchen Whitmer to replace Biden, a push for a pro-abortion rights amendment in Nevada, and Steve Bannon reporting to prison. The article also touches on Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s influence on the Supreme Court’s conservative lean and the court’s decision to post rulings online, ending the tradition of the “running of the interns” to report the decisions.
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