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Biden’s Silence is Not Only Golden — It’s Constitutionally Required

4 brilliant reasons why the Whitehouse is remaining silent on the indictment, media is pressing for a response.

Libby Winkler
2 min readMar 31, 2023
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As former President Donald Trump continues to face legal troubles, there has been much speculation about what current President Joe Biden thinks about the situation.

However, it is important to remember that as the leader of the country, Biden must exercise caution when commenting on ongoing legal cases involving his predecessor.

Here are a few reasons why Biden cannot comment on Trump’s indictment:

  1. Separation of Powers: One of the fundamental principles of the United States government is the separation of powers. The legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government operate independently of one another, with each branch serving as a check on the others. As the head of the executive branch, Biden cannot interfere with the judicial branch’s ongoing legal proceedings.
  2. Presumption of Innocence: In the United States legal system, every person is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Commenting on Trump’s indictment could be seen as an attempt to influence the outcome of the trial or to prejudice the public against him. As president, Biden…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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