Supreme Court Rulings Impact Biden's Campaign

President Joe Biden sharply criticized the Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity, arguing that it undermines the rule of law and sets a dangerous precedent by effectively removing limits on presidential power. The court's 6-3 decision determined that presidents are immune from prosecution for actions taken within their official capacities, shielding former President Donald Trump from federal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. This ruling delays potential trials for Trump until after the 2024 election, complicating Biden's re-election campaign, which has also been affected by concerns over his age and debate performance. Biden emphasized that no one, including the president, should be above the law, echoing dissenting Justice Sonia Sotomayor's warning about the creation of a 'law-free zone' around the presidency. Biden's team is attempting to pivot focus back to Trump's actions, portraying him as a threat to democracy. Concurrently, the Supreme Court's decision to curb the doctrine of Chevron deference threatens the Biden administration's climate agenda by limiting the EPA's regulatory power.