 Special Counsel Jack Smith, meantime, says no person is above the law, including the president of the United States. In December, a federal judge rejected Trump's claim of absolute immunity from the criminal charges on the D.C. election interference case. Then in February, a U.S. appeals court ruled 3-0 to reject Trump's claims that he cannot be prosecuted. The Supreme Court heard arguments in April. Regardless of the ruling, the proceedings have diminished the possibility that Trump will stand trial on this case before the November election.