Federal Judge Says Presidential Immunity Doesn't Extend To State Cases

The transcript discusses a court ruling requiring the President to release tax returns, legal arguments about presidential immunity, and the Department of Justice's involvement. It also covers the Democrats' impeachment inquiry, including subpoenas related to Ukraine and a second whistleblower. The transcript concludes with details on upcoming impeachment depositions involving key figures like Gordon Sondland and Marie Yovanovitch.

What was the main reason the Manhattan District Attorney requested eight years of tax returns from the president?

• To investigate potential tax fraud

• As part of an investigation into hush money payments

• To evaluate the president's business dealings

• To assess the president's financial health

What argument did the president's legal team use to avoid turning over tax returns?

• The president has temporary immunity while in office

• The tax returns are irrelevant to the investigation

• The president has diplomatic immunity

• The tax returns are already public

How did Judge Marrero view the use of constitutional immunity in this case?

• As a valid legal argument

• As an overreach of executive power

• As a minor legal issue

• As a necessary protection for the president

What was the focus of the Democrats' subpoenas related to the impeachment inquiry?

• The withholding of military funds from Ukraine

• The president's business dealings

• The president's tax returns

• The president's travel expenses

Who was expected to give a deposition related to the impeachment inquiry?

• The president's personal lawyer

• EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland

• The Secretary of State

• The Vice President