The Issue: Criticism of the Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. US to uphold presidential immunity.
The Supreme Court’s ruling that presidents are immune from prosecution for official acts made while in office sent shockwaves throughout the Democratic Party (“Liberals bemoan ‘key to dictatorship,’ ” July 2).
President Biden even came out and blasted it as unconstitutional and undemocratic, as it would give former President Donald Trump open season on committing crimes while in office. But I guess Biden forgot all the crimes he has committed while in office like the Afghanistan debacle, where 13 of our heroes were slaughtered and billions of dollars of equipment was left behind. Or the crisis at the border that was started by him ignoring border laws.
Richard Ketay
Newark, NJ
A king and his court: the six Supreme Court justices who ruled in favor of granting presidential immunity.
That makes President Biden the current crown holder for at least six more months, where he can do practically anything — as he is immune and above the law.
Stuart Miller
Boynton Beach, Fla.
Biden’s speech attacking the Supreme Court appeared petty, petulant and beneath the dignity of the office; he ignores the purpose of the court. The judicial branch is independent of the other two branches of government.
There may come a time when President Biden and future presidents will be thankful that the court has spelled out the limits of their immunity while acting on behalf of the country.
Lenny Chiat
Pomona
The Supreme Court ruling has made Democrats more unhinged.
“A key to a dictatorship,” they whine, as slimy Rep. Adam Schiff cried that the ruling allows a president to jail a political rival and be immune. Sound familiar?
How many lawsuits can Biden’s Justice Department level against Trump to keep him off the ballot? All because Trump is a threat to democracy?
If anything, that’s the definition of the Biden regime.
Walter Goldeski
East Brunswick, NJ
The Supreme Court’s ruling threatens the fabric of our nation’s fragile democracy.
It would have been reasonable for the court to rule that a president enjoyed limited immunity for official acts. However, without adding that to qualify for such protection, such acts must “not in violation of any laws of the land,” the court has set a dangerous standard.
It emboldens presidents to do whatever they want in their official capacity and then claim immunity for their actions. In America, no one, including our president, should be above the law.
Dick Newbert
Langhorne, Pa.
Just imagine President Biden being criminally charged for inducing Ukraine to fire the Burisma prosecutor while he was vice president.
Yes, despite this, even Biden deserves presidential immunity — to help end lawfare.
Michael Harris
Palm Beach, Fla.
Quite ironic that Sleepy Joe would stay up well past his bedtime to attack the Supreme Court ruling granting limited immunity to US presidents.
After all, he needs it the most, given he is directly responsible for a migrant crisis resulting in the rape and murder of innocent Americans, including policemen and children, in major American cities — all within the last few weeks.
Hugh Ward
Rumson, NJ
If you’re a Trump supporter celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision: Think twice.
Our president is Joe Biden, not Donald Trump. The door is now open for Biden to pursue his self-interest while ignoring the law — formerly a Trump specialty.
What now prevents Biden, in his official capacity, from incarcerating Trump for the upcoming election? After all, as some read the ruling, no justification would be necessary.
Jay Lynch
Pittsburgh, Pa.
By granting immunity, the Supreme Court’s ruling ensures that presidents can perform their duties without fear of political harassment or frivolous lawsuits.
Ronald Beaty
West Barnstable, Mass.
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