Biden’s Presidential Blanket Immunity Includes Assassination Against Political Opposition

The U.S. Constitution states that the President wields expansive, unlimited powers—including the power to pardon. The President’s powers are defined as “blanket immunity,” protecting the president from facing legal recourse for any action whilst in office—unless impeached. The president’s “blanket immunity” also applies to the execution of existential threats to American national security.

Presidents have utilized this throughout history to eject political opposition; in the name of “democracy,” (e.g. Obama’s assassination of Muammar Gaddafi; Bush’s military pursuit to find Weapons of Mass Destruction and execute Saddam Hussein). The president may also utilize these powers to remove threats within America, without consequence. The presidential blanket immunity would allow for the covert coordinated assassination of a political opponent, whilst in office. If Biden perceived Trump as a threat to his vision of America; he could weaponize his blanket immunity to attempt an assassination of the presidential candidate.

Joe Biden and his administration appear to have devised a scheme to eliminate his popular political opponent. Biden would be protected by (1) his claimed belief that Trump is a “threat to National Security;” and (2) Trump’s elimination was “necessary” to alleviate that imminent threat; requiring “expedient” recourse. If this were the case, Joe Biden would be protected by the incumbent president’s Clemency Authority; pursuant to Article II of the U.S. Constitution.

Clemency Authority

Under Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution;

The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.

The Annotated U.S. Constitution cites that this presidential power “has historical roots in early English law, has been recognized by the Supreme Court as quite broad. In the 1886 case Ex parte Garland, the Court referred to the President’s authority to pardon as ‘unlimited’ except in cases of impeachment, extending to ‘every offence known to the law’ and able to be exercised “either before legal proceedings are taken, or during their pendency, or after conviction and judgment,” (Constitution).

There exist some contingencies in this blanket immunity. First, (1) “clemency may only be granted for Offenses against the United States, meaning that state criminal offenses and federal or state civil claims are not covered;” Second, (2) “the President’s clemency authority cannot be used in Cases of impeachment,” (Constitution).

Under Article II, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution;

[The President] shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient; he may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in Case of Disagreement between them, with Respect to the Time of Adjournment, he may adjourn them to such Time as he shall think proper; he shall receive Ambassadors and other public Ministers; he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed, and shall Commission all the Officers of the United States.

Moreover, Joe Biden needn’t disclose his affairs with those outside of the curated jurisdiction of who he considers essential to fulfilling his presidential orders. The president’s actions are constitutionally protected; under the presupposition that the U.S. president is of reputable character, elected by popular vote, and remains virtuous in their conduct whilst in office. But it remains possible that despotism can supersede representation through detached career politicians more interested in self-enrichment than preservation of the American nation.

Wall of Silence

Joe Biden is secured by a wall of silence that allows for the prevention of disclosure under executive priviledge. If Biden’s assassin(s) missed the shot, he would not be required to report his coordination nor involvement in the tyrannical act of treason. This does not evidence Biden’s involvement in Trump’s assassination attempt, but presupposes if his involvement to, examine the consequences for this nation.

In 1867, The Supreme Court stated, that “it had no jurisdiction . . . to enjoin the President in the performance of his official duties,” (Constitution). Moreover, that “[i]n subsequent decisions, however, the Court made clear that Johnson does not stand for the proposition that the President is immune from judicial process,” (Constitution). As the Annotated Constitution explains, “Chief Justice [John] Marshall recognized that while the President could be subject to a criminal subpoena, the President could still withhold information from disclosure based on executive privilege,” (Constitution). Thus, “presidential privilege is rooted in the separation of powers doctrine, [therefore] counseling courts [ought] to tread carefully before intruding,” (Constitution).

As Jesus reminds us “[e]very kingdom divided against itself is headed for destruction, and a house divided against itself falls. If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand?” (Luke 11:17-18; CSB). Christ adds that, “[t]his is a wicked generation. It asks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah. For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so also will the Son of Man be to this generation,” Luke 11:29b-30 (NIV). Americans must look to the viable truths that have remained consistent throughout history. God ought to be every citizen’s guiding light; as self-regulation is essential to regain self-ruling authority required to take back the reigns of this nation. The government is unable to redact individual inherent liberties; nor can it usurp the sovereignty of the citizenry.

Conclusion

President Joe Biden can pardon himself for any malice that occurred during his presidency; and pardon Kamala Harris for any involvement during her Vice Presidency. But Americans ought to hold our Executive Branch accountable; as they are not immune from public scrutiny. Joe Biden’s claim could have supported action to be taken against his political opponent; and affords him the convenience of confidentiality; deceiving the union of the American people, and his Democratic constituency.

Bibliography

Constitution. (Accessed on July 24^th, 2024). Overview of Pardon Power | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress. https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artII-S2-C1-3-1/ALDE_00013316/.