Senator Marco Rubio from Florida, a potential running mate for former President Donald J. Trump, voiced his support for the recent Supreme Court ruling that grants Mr. Trump and future presidents substantial immunity from prosecution. Rubio stated on CNN that the Court’s decision clarified the law, as there are individuals in American politics who view the courts as a weapon against their opponents, citing efforts to persecute and prosecute Trump.
During the interview, Dana Bash pointed out that the Justice Department was prosecuting both Trump and Democratic Senator Robert Menendez. Rubio responded by alleging that the Justice Department only targets Democrats who do not align with the party’s agenda.
Rubio denied accusations that Trump had called for weaponizing the Justice Department against political rivals, despite Trump’s public statements advocating for such actions.
When asked about reconciling his support for the Supreme Court ruling with his previous statement on holding former presidents accountable, Rubio redirected the conversation to criticize the alleged weaponization of government by Democrats.
Regarding the Republican Party’s stance on abortion laws, Rubio emphasized the need for the party’s platform to align with its nominee. He acknowledged the challenges of passing abortion bans through a divided Congress.
Trump’s position on abortion mirrored Rubio’s, although he did not provide clear answers on supporting nationwide abortion restrictions through executive actions or federal agencies.
