In a recent statement, President Joe Biden criticized the Supreme Court for their ruling that granted former President Donald Trump criminal immunity for official acts of office, calling it a ‘terrible disservice’ to the nation. Biden expressed concern that the decision sets a dangerous precedent by essentially allowing the president unlimited power without legal constraints, even by the highest court in the country. The ruling, which complicates special counsel Jack Smith’s case against Trump for events surrounding January 6, is unlikely to go to trial before the 2024 general election. Biden emphasized the importance of the public’s right to know the truth before they vote, but lamented that the ruling makes that outcome highly unlikely. The President’s strong words reflect the significance of this legal decision and its implications for accountability in the highest office of the nation.
