History As It Happens: Trump v. Founders

Former President Donald Trump argues he is immune from criminal charges despite having left office in January 2021. On April 25, the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in Mr. Trump’s case as he attempts to block special counsel Jack Smith from prosecuting him. Mr. Smith has charged Mr. Trump with conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, the certification of Joseph R. Biden’s victory in the 2020 election. In a 48-page amicus brief filed by 15 founding-era historians for the nonprofit...