Former President Trump’s attorney, Tim Parlatore, offered insights into Trump’s reaction to a recent appeals court decision regarding his immunity during his White House tenure. Parlatore, speaking to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins and reported by HuffPost on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, suggested that Trump may have taken the court’s use of “Citizen Trump” personally.
Parlatore, who represented Trump in a classified documents case before resigning in May 2023, highlighted the potential emotional impact on Trump, noting, “I think that he’s probably taking it more personally, particularly the parts about ‘Citizen Trump.'”
Despite the personal implications, Parlatore expressed optimism that Trump’s legal team, which he acknowledged as formidable, would focus on the legal aspects of the case. “Ultimately, one would hope that his lawyers, and he has some very good lawyers on this particular issue, will try to refocus it on just the legal aspects,” he remarked.
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While Parlatore anticipated the possibility of the U.S. Supreme Court hearing Trump’s appeal, he voiced skepticism about the likelihood of a successful overturning of the decision. “I do see a value in the Supreme Court weighing in and potentially clarifying what type of conduct would or wouldn’t be under the immunity,” he stated. However, he doubted its impact on the trial’s outcome.
Parlatore emphasized the need to distinguish between the legal aspects and Trump’s personal sentiments regarding the “Citizen Trump” reference.
As the legal proceedings continue, Parlatore’s remarks provide insight into the intersection of legal considerations and the former president’s personal feelings. The use of “Citizen Trump” in the court opinion has sparked discussions about the emotional dimension of the case.
With the potential involvement of the U.S. Supreme Court, observers anticipate further developments in the ongoing legal dispute surrounding Trump’s actions during his presidency.
