When the three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rules on whether former President Donald Trump has absolute immunity or not — if they are unanimous that he doesn't — it's "bulletproof" when the case heads to the Supreme Court.
Former federal prosecutor Elliott Williams shared his insight into the powerful court machinations while appearing on CNN's "The Source" with Kaitlan Collins.
Asked what might be holding up the release of the appeals court judges' decision, Williams believes they are likely trying to get to a "unanimous decision."
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"Based on the oral argument they all seem to be in an agreement," he said, referring to the court hearing where a Trump lawyer said POTUS can order Seal Team Six to take out a political rival with impunity.
"They'll probably try to get a 3-0 opinion and that's bulletproof once that goes to the Supreme Court," he said.
It's been more than 50 days since the criminal proceedings were stalled in D.C. federal court for charges as to whether the 45th president subverted the 2020 presidential contest.
And there isn't any sign the timeout is going to end.
That case and all of its implications is hinging on what transpires in the federal appeals court ruling.
The judges deciding the pivotal case are Karen Henderson, a President George H.W. Bush appointee, along with Biden appointees Florence Pan and Michelle Childs.
