US President Joe Biden on Monday criticised a Supreme Court ruling that granted limited immunity to former President Donald Trump for actions within his constitutional powers as president, while allowing prosecution for private acts. Biden voiced his disapproval from the White House, marking his first remarks since a recent shaky debate with Trump.
The US Supreme Court’s decision was a landmark ruling, acknowledging for the first time any form of presidential immunity from prosecution.The ruling was considered a win for Trump, against whom Biden is running for re-election. Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions within his presidential duties but can face charges for private acts.
“This nation was founded on the principle that there are no kings in America,” Biden said. “That fundamentally changed,” he added, emphasising that no one should be above the law.
Biden has been critical of Trump’s actions related to the January 6, 2021, raid on the US Capitol. The attack was carried out by Trump’s supporters, who were influenced by his false claims that he had won the 2020 election.
Biden, who is 81 years old, is facing scrutiny following a debate performance in Atlanta that led to calls for him to step aside as the Democratic Party’s candidate. His White House remarks are being closely watched as indicators of his capability to run for re-election and govern for another term.
The recent debate against Trump, in which Biden stumbled over his words, has heightened attention on his ability to continue in his role. His latest statements were carefully monitored for signs of stability and readiness for the challenges ahead.
The US Supreme Court’s decision was a landmark ruling, acknowledging for the first time any form of presidential immunity from prosecution.The ruling was considered a win for Trump, against whom Biden is running for re-election. Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions within his presidential duties but can face charges for private acts.
“This nation was founded on the principle that there are no kings in America,” Biden said. “That fundamentally changed,” he added, emphasising that no one should be above the law.
Biden has been critical of Trump’s actions related to the January 6, 2021, raid on the US Capitol. The attack was carried out by Trump’s supporters, who were influenced by his false claims that he had won the 2020 election.
Biden, who is 81 years old, is facing scrutiny following a debate performance in Atlanta that led to calls for him to step aside as the Democratic Party’s candidate. His White House remarks are being closely watched as indicators of his capability to run for re-election and govern for another term.
The recent debate against Trump, in which Biden stumbled over his words, has heightened attention on his ability to continue in his role. His latest statements were carefully monitored for signs of stability and readiness for the challenges ahead.