"Hey King Biden, this would be a great time to get rid of billionaires."
In a shocking blow to democracy, the Supreme Court ruled today that presidents (and former presidents) have some immunity from criminal prosecution. In a 6–3 vote along party lines, justices decided that presidents cannot be prosecuted for official actions — though this does not extend to private or personal conduct.
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According to AP News, this development delays former president Donald Trump's federal election interference case, "all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election."
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In a scathing dissent,Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote, "The President of the United States is the most powerful person in the country, and possibly the world. When he uses his official powers in any way, under the majority’s reasoning, he now will be insulated from criminal prosecution. Orders the Navy’s Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival? Immune. Organizes a military coup to hold onto power? Immune. Takes a bribe in exchange for a pardon? Immune...In every use of official power, the President is now a king above the law."
Naturally, the internet had a lot to say about all this — so much so that "King Biden" trended on Twitter after the news broke.
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Here are some of the best tweets:
1.
joe biden now has the opportunity to create several scotus vacancies in the funniest ways possible
— Andrew Lawrence (@ndrew_lawrence) July 1, 2024
3.
Do you think I can ask my law school for a refund because like there is no law anymore lol
— Andrew Strauss (@straussanator) July 1, 2024See AlsoExplore Skip The Game El Paso: Unlock Endless Fun!The next entertainment industry strike could be over AI and video gamesFlorida Panthers win their first Stanley Cup, surviving Oilers' unlikely comeback attempt
4.
Joe Biden should immediately remove the six far-right wing Justices on the Supreme Court and replace them with six Democrats, call it an “official act” of his presidency, and call it a day.
— Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) July 1, 2024
5.
Hey King Biden, this would be a great time to get rid of billionaires. https://t.co/Z4l32DUOMq
— Jim Stewartson, Counterinsurgent 🇺🇸🇺🇦💙🎈 (@jimstewartson) July 1, 2024
6.
— Uju Anya (@UjuAnya) July 1, 2024“Well since he now has immunity, President Biden should just…”
My sibling in misery, when in the face of Republican corruption and abuse of power have you seen Democrats do ANYTHING except cry?
7.
King Biden can now use the IRS to investigate the Supreme Court justices.
— Outspoken™️ (@Out5p0ken) July 1, 2024
8.
— Angry Staffer 🌻 (@Angry_Staffer) July 1, 2024Biden should tell SCOTUS to f*ck off and cancel all student debt today.
Not like they can stop him, either.
10.
— Bryan William Jones (@BWJones) July 1, 2024Okay, okay, okay…
In light of the SCOTUS ruling:
Biden, in his official capacity as POTUS needs to create an Executive Order that no-one may occupy the Office of The President who has been convicted of a felony.
11.
King Biden needs to deport the MAGA cult to Antarctica.
— The USA Singers (@TheUSASingers) July 1, 2024
12.
SCOTUS just said a president can do anything without getting in trouble and Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi are still going to email me saying their hands are tied on every issue I care about unless I give them $20 today
— Ashtyn Butuso (@lil_buts) July 1, 2024
13.
legit can't believe joe f*cking biden is the first president of my lifetime to get the mad king treatment
— doe🦌 (@exiliaex) June 30, 2024
14.
— Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) July 1, 2024Since POTUS can do whatever he/she wants Biden should be doing "official acts" right now:
1. Universal Healthcare
2. Abortion
3. Legalize Weed
4. Housing
5. Raise minimum wage
15.
So Biden can’t forgive student loans but he can order a drone strike on the loan collectors?
— Sam Youngman (@samyoungman) July 1, 2024
16.
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) July 1, 2024I'd like to thank the Supreme Court for granting Joe Biden godlike official powers.
I think his first step should be to declare all Trump golf courses as protected Federal wildlife preserves and seize them by eminent domain...it's an official act, so it's cool, right?
17.
Congratulations to Joe Biden on his promotion to King, I guess.
— Melissa Stewart (@LissaJoStewart) July 1, 2024
18.
Since President Joe Biden is now immediately eligible for limited immunity, now he should issue an executive order to eliminate all student debt again, and ignore the Supreme Court, as an official act.
— Booker G. Washington (@BookerGWash) July 1, 2024
19.
Well thanks Supreme Court. Now King Biden I can officially declare Trump a terrorist and officially imprison him officially without trial (and without consequences)
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) July 1, 2024
20.
The Supreme Court says cancelling student debt is illegal. The Supreme Court also now says the President is immune for Official Acts. You see where I'm going with this Joe?
— f*ck You I Quit (@f*ckyouiquit) July 1, 2024
21.
— Shane (@shanecenters) July 1, 2024The Supreme Court has made their decision. Have had it, Mr. President. Do what you will. It’s all yours, King Biden.
f*ck. sh*t. Up. pic.twitter.com/wwn3YaZQgd
22. And finally:
Joe Biden is now King. Bend the knee or suffer his (official) wrath.
— joseph warkentin (@Redcattheory) July 1, 2024
