A statement from Trump's office incorrectly states that the Department of Justice agreed with the former president's claim of 'absolute immunity.'
to Truth Social on Thursday a statement that suggested the DOJ"agreed" with his claim of"absolute immunity" regarding his activities on the day the U.S. Capitol was attacked by his supporters.
The statement, attributed to the former president's"spokesperson," denounced"witch hunts" and suggested that Presidentwould be held"personally liable" for multiple wrongdoings if the DOJ did not agree with Trump. "The Department of Justice has rightfully agreed that presidential immunity is broad and absolute," the statement says."If it were not, Joe Biden would be personally liable for the disasters in Afghanistan, our Southern Border, record drug use causing massive destruction of families and lives, and many other terrible crises that he has caused."
"Additionally, other Presidents throughout history would be held responsible for catastrophes they potentially may not be responsible for," it continues."All witch hunts and hoaxes have to end!" Former President Donald Trump is pictured during his visit to East Palestine, Ohio, on February 22, 2023. A spokesperson for Trump on Thursday offered unlikely praise for a Department of Justice brief that argued in favor of dismissing the former president's claims of"absolute immunity" regarding his actions during the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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