In this episode of Passing Judgment, host Jessica Levinson and guest Ankush Khardori delve into the tangled web of legal challenges surrounding former President Trump. We dissects a series of cases poised to reshape our understanding of presidential immunity and the limits of executive power. Tune in for an episode rich in legal insight, where the implications of these judicial battles are laid bare, revealing a complex mosaic of potential outcomes that could alter the political and legal landscape.

Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:

1️⃣ Trump's Immunity and Public Perception: A significant portion of the discussion revolved around Trump's claims of immunity, the consequences of his potential conviction, and public opinion on the matter, noting a poll revealing a potential conviction would negatively impact his support among independents and Republicans.

2️⃣ Michael Cohen's Credibility: Ankush Khardori discussed the use of Michael Cohen’s public statements to question his reliability in the trial, highlighting inconsistent statements and animosity towards Trump. The challenges of proving Trump's knowledge of wrongdoing and rehabilitating Cohen as a witness were also explored.

3️⃣ Mar-a-Lago Case & Jury Instructions: We delve into the Mar-a-Lago case, with a particular focus on proposed jury instructions and Judge Eileen Cannon's rulings. We voiced concerns about the legality and implications of the proposed instructions and the judge’s perceived favorable treatment of Trump's arguments.

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