Title: Trump Seeks Immunity in Court Hearing Over 2020 Election Meddling Allegations Former President Donald Trump is slated to appear in a court hearing aiming to secure immunity from charges related to his alleged interference in the 2020 US election. The hearing is scheduled to take place tomorrow at an appeals court in Washington DC. Confirming this development through a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump asserted his belief in the privilege of immunity, citing his role as the president and head of the United States government. Trump, a potential candidate for the Republican Party in the upcoming presidential election, faces allegations from US counsel that he intervened to alter the outcome of the 2020 election following Democrat President Joe Biden's victory. The charges include accusations of obstructing the work of the United States Congress and attempting to defraud the government system. Arguing for the dismissal of the case against him, Trump contends that criminal charges cannot be levied against a former president for actions related to the performance of official duties. On December 1, Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected Trump's argument, prompting him to appeal to the Court of Appeal. As a result of Trump's application, the trial of the case has been temporarily suspended, with plans for it to resume in March. In the contentious aftermath of the 2020 US presidential election, Democrat Joe Biden emerged as the winner. However, then-President Trump refused to accept the defeat, alleging fraud in the election. The situation escalated on January 6, 2021, when, at Trump's instigation, fervent supporters violently attacked the Capitol during a joint session of Congress convened to confirm Biden's victory, resulting in casualties, including police officers.
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