The Valley Current®: Can a Sitting President Be Arrested and Charged with Perjury While Holding Office?

Can a sitting president be charged with perjury, or does the presidency itself put prosecution out of reach? In this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo examines a constitutional puzzle where the law appears clearer than the path to enforcing it. The Supreme Court says unofficial conduct receives no presidential immunity, yet restrictions on official-act evidence can make proving a case far more difficult. Add decades-old Justice Department policy against indicting a sitting president, a five-year statute of limitations that keeps ticking, and the political arithmetic of impeachment, and accountability becomes increasingly complicated. Jack traces how these independent barriers can combine into what amounts to a powerful practical shield. The question isn't simply whether a president can be charged. It's whether the legal system can actually get there. Jack Russo MBA/JD/LLM NITA Master Trial Advocate Certified Appellate Specialist