Biden Speaks On Immunity Decision

July 1, 2024
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Supreme Court's immunity ruling at the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC on July 1, 2024. The US Supreme Court ruled July 1, 2024 that Donald Trump enjoys ... US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Supreme Court's immunity ruling at the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC on July 1, 2024. The US Supreme Court ruled July 1, 2024 that Donald Trump enjoys some immunity from prosecution as a former president, a decision set to delay his trial for conspiring to overturn the 2020 election. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) MORE LESS
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July 1, 2024

The Supreme Court released the final set of opinions of this term Monday morning — the most anticipated of which deals with whether former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution in special counsel Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 case.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court Monday ruled that presidents sweeping immunity for official acts they took as president.

President Joe Biden addressed the ruling in prepared remarks shortly before 8 p.m. ET, warning of a dangerous decision that was sure to spell disaster should Trump return to the White House.

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The Supreme Court released the final set of opinions of this term Monday morning — the most anticipated of which deals with whether former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution in special counsel Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 case.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court Monday ruled that presidents sweeping immunity for official acts they took as president.

President Joe Biden addressed the ruling in prepared remarks shortly before 8 p.m. ET, warning of a dangerous decision that was sure to spell disaster should Trump return to the White House.

Follow our live coverage below:

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  1. SCOTUS will rule Trump is immune or something similar.

    No way does SCOTUS toss Trump to the wolves.

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  2. Avatar for docd docd says:

    I fear you are correct, but it will be interesting to see if they can carve out some protection for the SCOTUS. After all, if you can unalive your opponent, then why not the Court?

  3. It would be hard for SCOTUS to side with Trump on this without allowing for the possibility the Biden could then send SEAL team 6 to whack his opponents. Not impossible, but difficult. Most likely SCOTUS will rule that Trump is not immune but add provisions in the ruling to delay the case a few more months.

  4. I wonder if they’re going to rule that Trump, and only Trump, is immune from any wrongdoings while president and beyond.

  5. Given the Roberts’ Court rulings over the past many years, I don’t trust anything the majority does, so Trump’s immunity ruling could be a mishmash of bullshit.

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