Trump allies celebrate blow to 'senseless lawfare' in Supreme Court immunity decision

Republicans in Congress are lauding the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision upholding presidential immunity for official acts.

Former President Trump appears happy about the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. (Getty Images)

However, it also ruled that not all of a president's actions are official, and left it to a lower court to decide which of Trump's actions constitute which.

"Certain allegations – such as those involving Trump’s discussions with the Acting Attorney General – are readily categorized in light of the nature of the president’s official relationship to the office held by that individual," Chief Justice John Roberts wrote. "Other allegations – such as those involving Trump’s interactions with the vice president, state officials, and certain private parties, and his comments to the general public – present more difficult questions."

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., wrote on X in response to the decision, "The Supreme Court just delivered a crushing blow to Joe Biden’s 4-year witch hunt against President Trump. Trump will wipe the floor with Biden in November."

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Rep. Elise Stefanik said presidents "must have immunity." (AP/Mariam Zuhaib)

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Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, said the decision "is a big win for constitutional separation of powers and a huge loss for those who want to weaponize the federal government against their political opponents."

The No. 3 Senate Republican, Conference Chair John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said on X, "Today is another victory for democracy and the rule of law against Democratic lawlessness."

Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.

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