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The best part about this “prosecute Obama” bullshit is thanks to MAGA, that the Supreme Court ruled that presidents are immune from prosecution.

The Supreme Court has ruled that sitting presidents have immunity from prosecution for official acts, a principle that protects former presidents like Obama from criminal charges related to their official conduct.

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Verified July 20, 2025
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The claim contains two main components: first, that the Supreme Court has ruled presidents are immune from prosecution, and second, that this immunity benefits former President Obama in the context of calls to prosecute him. The Supreme Court has indeed recognized presidential immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts while in office, a doctrine rooted in separation of powers and established in cases such as Nixon v.

Fitzgerald. This immunity generally protects presidents from being criminally prosecuted for actions taken as part of their official duties during their term.

However, this immunity does not necessarily extend indefinitely after leaving office, though courts have been cautious about prosecuting former presidents for official acts. Recent discussions and legal opinions suggest that prosecuting a former president for official acts remains legally complex and politically sensitive. Tulsi Gabbard and others have called for prosecuting Obama over alleged misconduct related to the 2016 election narrative, but no formal charges or Supreme Court rulings specifically addressing Obama's immunity post-presidency exist.

The claim that this immunity is 'thanks to MAGA' or Trump is an oversimplification; the doctrine predates Trump and is grounded in longstanding legal precedent. Nonetheless, political dynamics under Trump’s administration have influenced public discourse on presidential accountability.

Therefore, the statement is mostly accurate regarding presidential immunity but somewhat misleading in attributing it solely to MAGA or recent Supreme Court rulings.

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Fact Check: Is Obama Facing Federal Indictment Over Russiagate?

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Tulsi Gabbard calls for Obama to be prosecuted over 2016 election claims

theguardian.com
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The Unresolved Cases of Presidential Immunity

nysun.com
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