Biden Cracks Sinister Smile When Asked If Trump Is A ‘Political Prisoner’
In a telling moment caught on camera, President Joe Biden unleashed a brief, enigmatic smile on Friday when questioned about former President Donald Trump’s declaration that he is a “political prisoner.”
Questions from reporters came on the heels of Trump’s vehement criticism following a guilty verdict in his New York criminal trial. Trump, who has been convicted on multiple counts related to the hush money scandal involving an adult film star, has continuously declared his innocence and labeled his prosecution a political witch hunt aimed at tarnishing his 2024 presidential campaign prospects.
During the brief interaction, a reporter asked Biden to respond to Trump’s accusations, including the direct blame Trump has placed on him. “Mr. President, Donald Trump refers to himself as a political prisoner and blames you directly. What’s your response to that, sir?”
Biden’s smile was brief yet loaded with unspoken words. “Should he be on the ballot?” asked another reporter.
Trump, who is poised to secure the GOP nomination at the upcoming Republican National Convention, faces a sentencing hearing on July 11. The hearing’s timing is critical, occurring just days before Trump is expected to be crowned the official Republican nominee. The sentence, which could range from prison time to probation, will be determined by the judge. Despite becoming the first former president and party frontrunner to receive a felony conviction, Trump remains eligible to run for office and even vote for himself.
Biden, who is gearing up for a 2024 showdown against Trump, commented on the verdict, stating it reaffirmed “that no one is above the law.” However, the subtle yet revealing reaction from Biden started a storm on social media, with supporters of Trump decrying the smile as indicative of a deeper, more malicious satisfaction in seeing his political rival in legal jeopardy.
