On Jan. 10, Professor Doron Kalir engaged in an extensive interview with Business Insider, discussing the “absolute immunity” claims presented by Mr. Trump’s lawyers during oral arguments before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.

In this interview, Professor Kalir expressed the view that if a student were to present similar arguments, they would likely receive a grade ranging between a “C” and a “D.” Despite the apparent legal setback, Professor Kalir acknowledged that strategically, the lawyers have likely achieved their goal. By steering the case toward the U.S. Supreme Court, they have effectively delayed the commencement of the trial scheduled for March 2024, which was, presumably, their intended objective from the outset.

The interview is available here: A law professor grades the legal argument Trump’s lawyer just made about presidential immunity: C or D