Justice Department argues Donald Trump cannot be held liable for ‘crude’ remarks

US Justice Department officials say Donald Trump cannot be held personally liable for ‘crude and disrespectful’ remarks he made while president about a woman who accused him of rape (Evan Vucci/AP)

US Justice Department officials say Donald Trump cannot be held personally liable for “crude and disrespectful” remarks he made while president about a woman who accused him of rape.

The lawyers told a federal appeals court that responding to allegations of misconduct falls within activities that form part of any president’s office.