What does Trump's Supreme Court immunity decision mean?

On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for acts he committed within his constitutional powers as president.

The ruling applies to anyone who holds the position of US president. However, a president can be prosecuted for acts committed in a personal capacity.

While questions of presidential immunity have arisen before, such as during Richard Nixon’s Watergate scandal and Bill Clinton’s sexual assault lawsuit, this is the first time a former US president has been indicted on criminal charges.

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