Trump is appealing the denial of immunity in the election interference case.

Former US President Donald Trump will appeal a Washington appeals court ruling that denied him legal immunity in an election interference case, his campaign said.

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“President Trump respectfully dissents from the District of Columbia Court’s decision and will appeal it in the interest of protecting the presidency and the Constitution,” the press release said.

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Trump has insisted he cannot be tried for actions dating back to his time as US president, including the centerpiece of the trial – the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the Capitol by his supporters in an attempt to disrupt Congress’ certification of his Democratic rival Joe Biden’s presidential election victory.

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Trump’s position did not find support in the Washington District Court, where the case is being heard; on Tuesday, an attempt to appeal the lower court’s decision was rejected by the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.