Following the US Supreme Court’s decision that former President Donald Trump has partial immunity for acts he did as part of his duties surrounding the events of January 6, 2021, we interviewed Dr. Shai Har-Zvi, a senior researcher at the Policy and Strategy Institute at Reichman University and an expert on the US. Dr. Har-Zvi provided insights into the implications of the decision.
Dr. Har-Zvi stated that the decision was likely Trump’s best week in the campaign in a long time. Trump’s success in delaying the legal proceedings against him means that the cases will return for additional and prolonged hearings in lower courts, possibly not reaching a conclusion before the upcoming presidential elections in November. Trump hopes to win the presidency again and potentially pardon himself in federal cases being conducted against him.
However, Dr. Har-Zvi emphasized that Trump still faces legal challenges in state cases like the one in Georgia. The Supreme Court’s decision, passed by a majority of conservative justices, illustrates the impact of Trump’s appointments to the court during his presidency. This may motivate Democratic voters to participate in the upcoming elections, as seen in response to previous significant rulings.
The decision puts the Democratic Party at a low point in the campaign, with debates ongoing about President Biden’s future and potential replacements. Dr. Har-Zvi highlighted that Biden’s decision could be influenced by polls and major donors in the coming days. The ruling may also lead Democrats to push for changes in the Supreme Court’s composition in
