"We believe the assembly of those alternate slates of electors was an official act of the presidency," Mr. Scharf said.
Trump attorney suggests 2020 elector fight was official presidential duty
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Mr. Scharf, a candidate for Missouri attorney general and a former federal prosecutor, said if the justices accept even part of Mr. Trump’s claims that there is some immunity for some official acts by a president, it could upend cases against Mr. Trump in Georgia, New York, Florida and the District of Columbia.
Trump's attorney says 'quite slim' chance for federal trials starting before November election
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