Biden solemnly warns that the Supreme Court has fundamentally changed the country with its immunity ruling: 'May God help preserve our democracy'

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 20:33

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks into a microphone while standing in front of the presidential seal. — US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Supreme Court's immunity ruling.
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President Joe Biden on Monday evening weighed in on the SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity.
With its decision, Biden said SCOTUS "fundamentally changed" the country.
Biden quoted Justice Sonia Sotomayor's dissent, warning of the ruling's risk to democracy.

President Joe Biden on Monday warned that the Supreme Court's decision to grant presidents immunity from criminal prosecution for "official acts" will fundamentally change the country.