Prosecutors Criticize Trump's Comparison of Himself to Lincoln

Federal prosecutors dismissed former US President Donald Trump's claims of "absolute immunity" from prosecution after being indicted in Washington, DC for his attempts to remain in power following the 2020 presidential election.

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Trump's attorneys are seeking the dismissal of the four federal charges against him, arguing that his actions leading up to the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the Capitol should be considered part of his presidential duties.

The lawyers contended that Trump's efforts to hold on to power and "ensure election integrity" were justified and compared them to the actions of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Federal prosecutors strongly rejected these assertions, emphasizing that "the defendant is not above the law" and should be subject to federal criminal laws like any other American.

In a filing with the Federal District Court in Washington, prosecutors argued against any parallel between Trump's fraudulent attempts to overturn the election and the iconic speeches of Lincoln and Washington.

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Trump, who has been indicted in four separate cases this year, vehemently denies all charges. His trial is set to begin in March amid his 2024 presidential campaign.

The Justice Department generally holds the policy that sitting presidents cannot be indicted, but Trump's claim of immunity even after leaving office is considered an extreme interpretation of the justice system.