During a recent interview on "Sunday Morning Futures," Eric Trump, son of former president Donald Trump, voiced significant concerns about the potential repercussions if the U.S. Supreme Court decides not to grant former presidents immunity for actions taken while in office.

Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, cautioned that denying his father immunity by the Supreme Court could lead to future prosecutions of all presidents, including potential charges against Obama for giving guns to cartels.

According to a Newsweek report, Eric Trump used the platform to highlight specific scenarios where past U.S. Presidents, such as Barack Obama and George W. Bush, might face prosecution if presidential immunity is not upheld.

He cited controversial actions like the "Fast and Furious" gun-running operation and the IRS's alleged targeting under Obama, along with accusations that Bush misled the public about weapons of mass destruction.

Implications of a Supreme Court Decision

"God help us if they get it wrong, that’s what I take away. I know the system very, very well,” Eric Trump remarked during the interview, emphasizing the systemic risks of a potential Supreme Court decision against presidential immunity.

He argued that the primary beneficiaries of such a decision would be major law firms in Washington, D.C., foreseeing a future where legal actions against former presidents become commonplace.

“The only people who are going to benefit are the big law firms in Washington, D.C., because they are going to go after every single president,” he commented.

In detailing potential legal actions, Eric Trump predicted aggressive prosecutions would begin with Obama and potentially extend to Bush. He rhetorically asked, "Where do you want us to stop?" suggesting that the legal challenges could be endless and historically far-reaching.

Eric Trump's Warning on Future Legal Battles

"They’ll start with Obama, fast and furious, right where he gives two thousand weapons to cartel members. Then, they’ll go to Obama where he weaponized the IRS against conservatives," Eric Trump explained, highlighting specific accusations that could fuel legal pursuits against former leaders.

In a stark warning about the future, he suggested that even current President Joe Biden could face legal turmoil immediately after his presidency.

“The floodgates are going to open, and I guarantee you Joe Biden will not have one foot outside of the White House before they start going after him illegally, ruthlessly,” he stated.

Eric Trump passionately argued for absolute immunity for presidents, arguing that without it, the operational capacity of any sitting president would be severely hindered by constant legal distractions.

“Presidents need immunity in this country. If they don’t, their entire tenure as president is going to be filled in depositions and subpoenas like they’ve tried to do to my father for the last eight years,” he pointed out.

Concerns Over Presidential Functionality

According to Eric Trump, the ongoing legal challenges faced by his father, former President Donald Trump, exemplify the disruptions that could plague other presidents without immunity. He stressed the need for presidents to function without the looming threat of litigation.

“We can’t have this legal lawfare in this country, we need a president to be able to function and run the United States of America,” Eric Trump expressed, emphasizing the adverse effects on governance and national leadership.

He concluded with a firm stance on the necessity of absolute presidential immunity. “I certainly hope that presidents have absolute immunity and if they don’t, they’re not going to be able to function as Presidents of the United States,” he affirmed.

Concluding Reflections on Presidential Immunity

Eric Trump's interview on "Sunday Morning Futures" highlighted serious concerns regarding the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity.

He discussed the potential for legal actions against former presidents and how these could disrupt the effectiveness of both current and future administrations.

Specifically, he mentioned possible repercussions for Barack Obama and George W. Bush and suggested that Joe Biden could also face similar challenges. This illustrates the broad consequences of the court's ruling.