What is the new ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court and why has it pleased Trump?

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a controversial ruling that has brought joy to Donald Trump and his supporters, while inciting anger from Joe Biden and the Democrats. But what is this ruling, what does it mean, and what will its consequences be? According to the majority decision of the U.S. Supreme Court, henceforth all former U.S. presidents will have complete immunity from prosecution for actions taken within their 'constitutional powers.' Under this ruling, former presidents can only be prosecuted if their actions are deemed personal misconduct. This is the first time the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to grant immunity to a sitting president. This ruling comes following a request from Trump's lawyers, who argued that Trump's actions were within the 'scope of his legal duties.' Donald Trump immediately celebrated this ruling on his social media platform, Truth Social, calling it a major victory for the Constitution and American democracy. In contrast, Joe Biden reacted strongly, condemning the decision as dangerous. He emphasized that this new ruling could turn presidents in America into kings, stating, 'This nation was founded on the principle that there is no monarchy in America and that each of us is equal before the law. No one is above the law, not even the President of the United States. Now, there are practically no limits to what a president can do.' Republicans, however, welcomed the ruling and attacked Biden. Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, called Biden's remarks 'shameful' and emphasized that such statements from Democrats are 'a dangerous move that undermines the Supreme Court.' The most significant effect of this ruling is that Trump will likely not have to appear in court until after the presidential election, even though he was set to face judges on one of the most serious charges that could disqualify him from running. Previously, special prosecutor Jack Smith had accused Trump of interfering in the 2020 presidential election. Now, the Supreme Court has remanded the case to Judge Chutkan, and given the new ruling, it is unlikely that this case will continue. However, the judge may decide to pursue the case in a more limited manner. If Trump wins the election in November, he could dismiss the case as president through an attorney general he appoints. The Supreme Court currently has a conservative majority, with six conservative justices appointed by Republican presidents against three justices appointed by Democratic presidents. Trump was able to appoint three conservative justices during his four-year term, significantly tipping the balance in their favor. However, liberal justices opposed this decision, including Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who expressed strong dissent and regret over the ruling, stating, 'Unfortunately, the conservative majority of the Supreme Court has elevated the President of the United States to a position above that of a king, which is an insult to the Constitution of the country.' Legal experts predict that with this ruling, it is highly likely that Trump's interference in the 2020 election will not be addressed until after the November elections, despite the trial being previously scheduled for this spring. However, according to Judge Chutkan, who is responsible for this case, facts regarding the attack by his supporters on the Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack, as well as his own comments about election fraud in 2020, may pose problems for him. Jack Smith has accused Trump of abusing his power as president and attempting to influence the election process. This ruling also deals a significant blow to prosecutors, who may have to work for months to prove that Trump's actions during those years warrant legal proceedings. Currently, Trump is only facing charges related to hush money payments and document forgery to conceal payments made to Stormy Daniels, a pornographic actress, before the 2016 election. In this case, a ruling was initially set to be announced on July 11, but following the new Supreme Court ruling, Judge Juan Merchan announced that the ruling would not be issued until September. This means that all legal proceedings are currently unfolding in favor of this presidential candidate, allowing him to be free from concerns over cases that have significantly impacted his election campaign for several months.