The White House denies involvement of President Biden in the judicial process against former President Trump
The White House reaffirmed on Tuesday that President Joe Biden had no involvement in the judicial proceedings against former President Donald Trump, as he faces 37 charges brought against him by the feds.
Department of Justice’s Independence
White House Spokeswoman, Karine Jean-Pierre, clarified that Biden had no say in Trump’s legal woes. “He has not been involved. The President has always been very, very clear. The Department of Justice is independent,” she stated during a press conference.
Avoiding Commenting on the Case
Jean-Pierre was answering a question posed by a journalist wanting to know if Biden influenced any of the allegations against his predecessor. The spokeswoman reiterated the official stance of the White House and the U.S. Government to “respect the Department of Justice” and let them do their job. “We will not be commenting any further on the case,” she added.
Trump Pleads “Not Guilty” to 37 Federal Charges
Trump, on the other hand, has repeatedly referred to the accusations as a “great witch hunt” launched by Biden, which is responding to a campaign of “electoral interference.” He stated this again on his social network, Truth Social. He recently arrived at a Miami court, where he pleaded not guilty to the 37 charges levied against him.
Charges Against Trump
The most serious charges brought against Trump are punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000. They pertain to the crime that involves deliberately retaining national defense information. There are 31 such counts. The six other charges include conspiring to obstruct justice, withholding vital documents, and concealing records in a federal investigation.
Investigation by Special Counsel Jack Smith
The investigation, led by special counsel Jack Smith, began in 2022, following a search of Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s home in Palm Beach, Florida, by FBI agents. During the search, they found over 11,000 official documents, including 100 classified as secret or “top secret.” Trump has attributed the accusations to Biden’s “electoral interference” campaign, and Trump’s team of lawyers are gearing up for a legal battle.