Biden proposes Constitutional amendment to eliminate presidential immunity for actions during term, seen as aimed at Trump

Biden calls for Constitutional amendment to ban presidential immunity for acts in office in apparent Trump parting shot
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President Joe Biden made it clear in his final Oval Office speech that he believes commanders in chief should not be immune from prosecution for their “official acts,” in what seemed like a direct criticism of President-Elect Donald Trump.


Biden speaks during his final Oval Office speech on Wednesday. via REUTERS

Trump was given a no-penalty sentence in his “hush money” case last Friday by a Manhattan judge. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

During his speech, Biden emphasized the need to amend the Constitution to ensure that no president is above the law and can be held accountable for any crimes committed while in office.

This statement came in the aftermath of a Manhattan judge’s ruling that granted Trump a no-penalty sentence in a recent “hush money” case, solidifying his unique position as the first president with a felony conviction but without the fear of imprisonment or monetary penalties as he prepares to return to the White House.

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