Trump’s immunity ruling could encourage Democratic voters to vote, professor tells CNN

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump does not have absolute immunity from civil lawsuits related to acts prior to his presidency. The decision paves the way for cases involving possible defamation and financial fraud to go to trial.

According to Professor of International Relations Carlos Gustavo Poggio, in an interview with CNN from a legal point of view, the decision is very positive for Trump, as it “narrows the universe of cases that you can use against him”.

However, Poggio believes the decision could be beneficial to Democratic candidate Joe Biden’s campaign. “This particular Supreme Court decision could be part of that universe of decisions that eventually encourages Democratic voters to vote,” he said.

Election referendum on Trump

The professor stressed that this year’s presidential election has become a referendum on the Trump administration, a choice between “Trumpism” and “anti-Trumpism.” In this scenario, decisions like the one by the Supreme Court could motivate Democratic voters to turn out to vote.

“Regardless of who the Democratic candidate is, it is necessary to find motivations and incentives for these voters to go to the polls,” said Poggio, adding that the decision on immunity could generate this incentive, just as happened with the decision on abortion.

With the campaign consolidated and centered on Trump, any factor that boosts the turnout of the Democratic electorate could be decisive in the outcome of the November elections, according to the professor.

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(Published by Raphael Bueno, from CNN Brasil)