The Supreme Court has already put a finger–perhaps not a thumb–on the scale in favor of Trump by refusing Jack Smith’s request for an expedited review of the immunity defense. Today, the D.C. Circuit decided, to nobody’s surprise, that the defense lacks merit. The opinion, which I have read, is comprehensive and well-written. What should the Supremes do now?
There is no need to give this issue further review. To do so will only provide further assistance to Trump’s stall ball defense. The entire world will understand that, and the Court’s credibility will be further undermined.
The Court, for its own sake and the sake of the country, should reject Trump’s forthcoming petition and let the trial move forward.