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Trump Not Immune from Prosecution for Alleged Crimes
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Former President Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution for alleged crimes he committed during his presidency, according to a recent ruling by a federal judge. The ruling comes as part of a lawsuit filed by the House of Representatives, which is seeking to obtain financial records from Trump's accounting firm.
In his ruling, Judge Amit Mehta wrote that "the former President is not immune from being held accountable for his actions." Mehta also rejected Trump's argument that he is immune from prosecution because he was acting in his official capacity as president when he allegedly committed the crimes.
The lawsuit against Trump alleges that he violated the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by profiting from his businesses while in office. The lawsuit also alleges that Trump obstructed justice by interfering with the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Trump has denied all of the allegations against him. He has also vowed to fight the lawsuit "every step of the way."
The ruling by Judge Mehta is a significant development in the effort to hold Trump accountable for his alleged crimes. It is also a reminder that no one is above the law, not even the president of the United States.
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