‘All hail King Biden’: 10 amusing reactions to Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling
'King Biden': 10 amusing reactions to SCOTUS' immunity ruling for presidents
In a monumental decision on Monday, July 1, the Supreme Court concluded its term by ruling that former presidents are presumptively immune from criminal prosecution for "official acts" taken while in office, but not for "unofficial" acts. This 6-3 ruling centered on whether former President Donald Trump could be criminally charged for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, including inciting the January 6 insurrection. The decision narrowed the case against Trump and sent it back to US District Judge Tanya Chutkan to determine which parts of special counsel Jack Smith’s indictment could proceed. While Trump might still face trial, it will certainly not be before the November election. If he wins, he could potentially direct the Department of Justice to drop the case altogether. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, penned a scathing dissent, stating, "in every use of official power, the President is now a king above the law." Given the dismal nature of this decision, particularly following Joe Biden’s less-than-stellar debate performance, some saw an opportunity for the Biden administration to lean into the "King Biden" persona that has emerged online.
1. King Biden’s first decree
An X user, Dittie, pondered Biden's potential first moves as "King Biden". The user suggested, "What should Biden do for his first official act as King Biden, ruler of America? I have some ideas… 1. Have DOJ arrest all insurrectionists in Congress. 2. Have DOJ release all records re: Trump’s cases that can’t be used in court. 3. Executive order to expand Supreme Court to 13, fire the 4 that committed perjury in their senate confirmation hearings. Add term limits of 20 years. 4. Destroy all pardons Trump gave out."
2. Fixing the country
Another user, known as Tired of a corrupt SCOTUS, vented their frustration with the Supreme Court’s decision. "Well, it looks like SCOTUS wants presidents to be kings. OK, King Biden, let's roll on these motherf**kers and fix this country," the user wrote.
3. Plans for Seal Team 6
A parody account, Donald J Trump (Parody), humorously commented, "The Supreme Court just saved 'King Biden' from being persecuted for Migrant Crime. Now Biden is safe and sound. This doesn’t mean he can sign an executive order sending Seal Team 6 to kill someone or 'Arrest Trump', that is not an official act. Huge win!"
4. Hail King Biden
User Lori wrote, "All Hail King Biden! He should put the Navy’s Seal Team Six to work. (In an official capacity of course)."
5. Imagining King Biden’s reign
Terry Lee Watkins added a dramatic flair, writing, "King Biden, long may he reign, gazed starkly upon his dominion. 'I did not ask for this power. But I shall protect it from those who conspire to abuse it.' 'Your first decree, My Lord,' Uttered Vice Royal Harris. 'Summon Seal Team 6 to House Mar-a-Lago. It's time to end this.'"
6. Kneel before King Biden
A user, Renee, questioned the protocol in this new reality, asking, "So do we all kneel whenever King Biden enters a room now or what?"
7. The ultimate transformation
A user named Jean Dunn declared, "Dark Brandon has morphed into King Biden. Long live the King!"
8. Banish the orange felon
Auntie Smartassy suggested, "Hail King Biden banish the orange felon from our land."
9. King Biden to the rescue
Stacy Benstock Klein took a more hopeful tone, "This is not a drill! America as we know it is dead and gone forever! Here’s hoping King Biden will save the day. After all, he too has presidential immunity now."
10. All is in King Biden's hands
An X user, who goes by the name of Shane, wrote, "The Supreme Court has made their decision. Have had it, Mr. President. Do what you will. It’s all yours, King Biden. F**k. S**t. Up."
