The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, made some serious comments about the Supreme Court in a recent speech at a fundraiser. While the president gave his speech, he made sure to express his feelings about the possible future of the Supreme Court if he does not get re-elected in November later this year.
Biden Gives Speech At Fundraiser
President Joe Biden was recently at an A-list fundraiser, which featured notable names such as world-renowned actor George Clooney and the former president of the United States of America, Barack Obama.
At the event, the president took the stage to give a speech and also addressed some political issues concerning the future of the Supreme Court.
The Controversial Justices
Two Supreme Court justices, Justice Samuel Alito and Justice Clarence Thomas, have faced much criticism and controversy over the years. Most recently, their seats at the Supreme Court seem to be in danger, as recent events have brought them much scrutiny.
Therefore, many critics and liberal lawmakers do not trust these justices, and many of them do not want them to be present at Trump’s upcoming trials.
The Court Faces Backlash from Biden
During his speech at the Los Angeles fundraiser, President Joe Biden had to mention the issue with the Supreme Court, which is currently a very hot topic.
The president expressed his displeasure at the way the justices made decisions, which led to several controversies. According to him, the court’s members are quite “far out of step.”
The Flag Controversy
Over the past couple of weeks, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has made several controversial headlines for an incident that happened in the past.
This incident was a flag controversy in which the United States of America’s flag was hung upside down at Alito’s house. Since the upside-down flag signifies huge distress, Biden and many other political figures have criticized this incident, which Alito claims was flown by his wife alone.
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The Next President’s Power
Biden also noted that the controversies might cause two seats to open on the Supreme Court. Therefore, the next president may have the chance to appoint two new justices to replace the two who may soon lose their seats.
Biden believes that the next president will be vital in the future, and if Trump wins, he could appoint more justices who could fly their flags upside down, like in Alito’s case.
Trump Getting Into Power Is “Scary”
The President continued his speech, saying that it would be detrimental to the country if Trump is elected and given an opportunity to put two more justices of his choosing on the Supreme Court.
This is a serious possibility, and the current President sees it as one of the “scariest” parts of a new term under Trump’s administration.
Biden’s Open Criticism
Biden has criticized the Supreme Court and its decisions openly ever since the court ruled out Roe v. Wade. As a firm supporter of reproductive rights, he does not agree with the Supreme Court’s decision and hopes to change it with time. In fact, this is a major talking point in his campaign.
Biden also pointed out that Justice Thomas has made comments about revoking people’s right to same-sex marriages and the use of contraception.
The Court Is Conservative
Therefore, Biden disapproves of the conservative court and its decisions. People are worried that Thomas and the court will make changes that will have a negative impact on the country. Gay rights, same-sex marriages, and contraception are at risk if the court passes a law against them.
However, Biden has reassured the public several times that this would never happen under his watch.
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Many Controversies
The justices of the Supreme Court have been under close inspection since the Roe v. Wade ruling that caused a lot of uproar in the country.
They have also been involved in several other controversies, such as Justice Thomas accepting millions of dollars from Republican billionaire Harlan Crow and accepting luxurious lodging and expensive trips from several other wealthy individuals in the country.
New Ethics
All these controversies have caused members of the public and political figures to demand some level of ethical responsibility and rules that the justices must follow.
Recently, Democratic Representatives Jamie Raskin and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (popularly known as AOC) introduced a new law that would require the justices to follow the same ethical rules that apply to those in Congress, putting a $50 limit on gifts for the justices.
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Alito Refuses Recusal
Thanks to the fact that two controversial flags were flown at Justice Alito’s house during the January 6 Capitol riot, Alito is still under a lot of scrutiny from the public. He blamed his wife for these incidences, but many Democrats believe that he is unfit to be on the panel for Trump’s upcoming January 6 case.
Therefore, they have asked him to recuse himself from Trump’s cases but he has refused to do so.
A Smart Move for Biden’s Campaign
According to a recent study, only 40% of Americans, including conservatives and liberals, are happy with the recent decisions by the Supreme Court.
Therefore, Biden’s speech hopes aid his campaign by pointing out the fact that an administration under Trump can cause even worse damage as the Supreme Court would have the encouragement of the new president to make these extreme changes and rulings.
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