McConnell reiterates that presidents should not have absolute immunity
KTVZ - 2024-04-26T02:26:37.000Z

By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn and Rashard Rose, CNN (CNN) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stood by his past comments that presidents should not have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for their actions while in office. After the Supreme Court heard arguments on the issue Thursday, NBC News’ Kristen Welker pressed McConnell about 2021 remarks he made

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