In a speech to Black voters in Philadelphia, President Biden claimed his predecessor, former President Trump, would have tear-gassed peaceful protesters of George Floyd’s murder. Biden also criticized Trump for calling January 6th rioters patriots and expressing a desire to pardon them.
The Supreme Court justices have suggested that former President Trump may be immune from prosecution for his role in inciting the January 6th insurrection due to the potential it could lead to future presidents fearing prosecution upon leaving office. The justices’ reasoning has been met with criticism, as it places the concern of possible future actions over holding an accountable president responsible for their crimes, effectively granting them immunity for attempting to subvert democracy.
