Categories: WORLD

Biden Urges Constitutional Amendment On Presidential Immunity

US President Joe Biden called for a constitutional amendment on presidential immunity in an apparent parting shot at his successor, Donald Trump.

“We need to amend the Constitution to make clear that no president, no president, is immune from crimes he or she commits while in office.

“The president’s power is not unlimited. It’s not absolute.

“And it shouldn’t be,’’ Biden said in remarks delivered to the nation from the Oval Office.

Biden, 82, will hand over the presidency to Trump on Monday after the Republican claimed a resounding victory in November’s election.

Sponsored

In July, the U.S. Supreme Court justices ruled in a 6-3 decision that former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts, marking a major victory for Trump.

He said Congress could reverse that landmark ruling with an amendment to the Constitution, but the process is famously difficult.

It requires two-thirds support in the House and Senate, then ratification by three-quarters of the states.

SPONSORED
Victor Alade

Recent Posts

Police Arrest Man Over False Allegation Of Stolen Manhood

A man named Benedict Toju has been taken into custody by the Delta State Police…

1 hour ago

Nigerian Mother Demands Justice After Two-Year-Old Daughter’s Death At Lagos School

A Nigerian mother, identified as Ella, has called for justice after the tragic death of…

1 hour ago

Nigeria Governors’ Forum Endorses Tax Reform Bills, Proposes Equitable VAT Sharing Formula

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed its support for the ongoing Tax Reform Bills,…

2 hours ago

Alleged Diversion Of $345,000: Court Orders Arrest of Mercy Chinwo’s Manager

On Thursday, a Lagos Federal High Court issued an arrest warrant for gospel singer Mercy…

3 hours ago

”Third Mainland Bridge Not Shaking” -FG

The Federal Government has refuted a rumour that the Third Mainland Bridge is shaking, describing…

3 hours ago

South East Governors Fail In Security, Unity – Chikwe Udensi (Video)

INTERPOL consultant and security expert, Sir Chikwe Udensi, has expressed strong disapproval of the South…

3 hours ago