Levin: What Obama did wasn’t within his official acts… he asked the CIA and these others to do something that was corrupt… There is not absolute immunity, there’s presumptive immunity that can be overcome

The claim breaks down into three main components: first, that former President Obama’s actions were not within his official acts; second, that he asked the CIA and others to engage in corrupt activities; and third, that absolute immunity does not exist, only presumptive immunity which can be overcome. Regarding presidential immunity, U.S. Law and Supreme Court precedent establish that a sitting president has immunity from civil and criminal liability for official acts undertaken while in office.dailycaller.comdailycaller.comTed Cruz Explains Why Obama’s Immunity As President Isn’t Absolute However, this immunity is not absolute; it applies only to official acts within the scope of presidential duties. Acts outside this scope may not be protected. The statement that Obama asked the CIA and others to do something corrupt is an allegation without publicly verified evidence. This claim stems from political accusations related to intelligence activities during his administration, notably concerning Russian interference in the 2016 election. These remain contested political claims rather than established facts. Finally, the concept of 'presumptive immunity' aligns with legal interpretations that while presidents are generally immune for official acts, this immunity can be challenged if credible evidence shows misconduct beyond official duties.constitution.findlaw.comconstitution.findlaw.comArticle II: Presidential Immunity to Criminal and Civil Suits Legal experts note that immunity is not a blanket protection against all actions but is context-dependent.

In sum, the legal principle about immunity is accurate but the specific allegation of corrupt conduct by Obama lacks verified evidence and remains politically charged. The reasoning behind the claim about overcoming immunity is consistent with current legal understanding.