Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donald and radio host Charlamagne Tha God on Tuesday helped fact-check former CNN commentator Angela Rye's claims about qualified immunity for police.

Qualified immunity protects police officers from civil lawsuits unless they violate “clearly established” rights. While making a guest appearance,The Breakfast Club” Rye appeared to take issue with Donald's assertion that qualified immunity is irrelevant when police officers violate the U.S. Constitution, and urged the congressman and Charlamagne to revise their position. did. (Related article: 'I don't appreciate being lectured': CNN panelist takes a swipe at Frank Luntz as immigration debate heats up)

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“Qualified immunity doesn't apply when you violate constitutional rights. That's what I'm saying,” Donald said. “No, Angela, don't do that. It's not like that.”

Rai, who was guest hosting virtually, seemed to be shaking his head at Donald's claims.

“I thought that was the definition of qualified immunity,” Charlamagne said.

“Qualified immunity doesn't apply if you act outside of the scope of your training or your department's protocols. That's not the case,” Donald said.

Rye said Donald's statements were “not true” and “clearly false,” to which the lawmaker responded, “Clearly true.”

Charlamagne then appeared to read the definition of qualified immunity: “Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that protects public officials from civil lawsuits in the performance of their duties unless they clearly violate constitutional rights.” said.

“Exactly. And what constitutes a violation of that right is when they deviate from the training standards and protocols of that department of that agency,” Donald responded.

Democrats attempted to pass the bill in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May 2020. George Floyd Justice in Policing Actwhich would eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement. Members of the House of Representatives passed the bill in March 2021, but it was rejected in the Senate for reasons including the removal of qualified immunity. According to On CNN.

Former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany confirmed in June 2020 that former President Donald Trump will not consider signing any police reform bill that includes amendments to qualified immunity for police officers while in office. Trump is campaigning for re-election in 2024. provide stronger Immunity for police officers.

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