Conservative judge scolds SCOTUS for missing the 'only question' on Trump that matters
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The Supreme Court missed the boat entirely when it heard oral arguments in the case reviewing whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution in the federal election conspiracy case, retired appellate judge Michael Luttig wrote in a lengthy thread on X Thursday.During the argument, the justices hammered Trump's attorney with tough questions, although Justice Samuel Alito, at least, appeared to be searching for a rationalization to grant Trump the immunity he wants. But all of...

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