NOW - Biden, on the U.S. Supreme Court's immunity ruling: "The president is now a king above the law... end of quote." pic.twitter.com/WoQhXH49RA
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:15am on 02 Jul 2024,Tuesday International
President Joe Biden condemned the US Supreme Court's ruling granting former President Donald Trump "absolute immunity" from criminal prosecution for official acts during his tenure. Biden warned the decision sets a dangerous precedent, potentially emboldening Trump if re-elected. The ruling, split 6-3 along ideological lines, delays Trump's criminal case related to 2020 election subversion. Chief Justice John Roberts defended the ruling, affirming immunity for official acts but leaving room for prosecution for unofficial actions. Biden expressed concern over implications for democracy, echoing dissenting Justice Sonia Sotomayor's fear of a president acting above the law.
