White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany tried to defend Donald Trump on Thursday after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that New York prosecutors could subpoena years of the president’s tax returns.
After being pressed by reporters on the topic, McEnany tried to argue that this is a “win for the president” because he has “absolute immunity” from prosecution.
“The president was making general point about deference and on the principal of absolute immunity,” she explained. “He believes there should have been more deference [to him by the court].”
“On the ruling today, the Supreme Court is rejecting this assertion from the president that he is immune to investigation while in office,” CNN’s Kaitlan Collins noted. “Does he agree that he is not immune?”
“He still maintains his initial position,” McEnany replied. “He takes issue with the point that with the majority made on absolute immunity but, nevertheless, I would underscore the victory here.”
“If the president still believes he has absolute immunity, it makes it sound as though he thinks he’s above the law while he is president of the United States, at least,” another reporter pointed out.
“It’s almost as if folks don’t understand a legal term,” the press secretary complained. “Absolute immunity is a legal term of art.”
Take a look at her remarks in the video clip below:
