“This Court cannot endorse such a categorical and limitless assertion of presidential immunity from judicial process as being countenanced by the nation’s constitutional plan, especially in the light of the fundamental concerns over excessive arrogation of power…” the judge added.
Furthermore, Marrero noted that Trump was advancing an argument that presidents, their relatives and businesses are above the law, He called such position “repugnant to the nation’s governmental structure and constitutional values.”
The judge found that the President’s claim of expansive constitutional immunity to protect him and his associates and relatives from judicial process “constitute an overreach of executive power.”
Moreover, Marrero said if the court allows Trump’s arguments, it could “frustrate the administration of justice.”
Trump accuses “Radical Left Democrats” of pushing New York prosecutors to go after him
In response to the district court’s decision, Trump tweeted, “The Radical Left Democrats have failed on all fronts, so now they are pushing local New York City and State Democrat prosecutors to go get President Trump. A thing like this has never happened to any President before. Not even close!”
