How a Judge Will Weigh Immunity in Trump's Jan. 6 Case
Briefly

Judge Tanya S. Chutkan's primary challenge will be to determine which actions by former President Trump can be categorized as official duties or unofficial conduct.
The Supreme Court ruling gives presidents broad immunity for official actions, but it raises critical questions about what constitutes an official capacity.
Trump's alleged attempts to influence state officials over election results complicate the legal landscape, as attorneys debate his role during those instances.
The distinction between Trump's actions as a presidential duty versus a private candidacy will heavily influence the admissibility of evidence in the trial.
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