With Immunity, Biden Reshapes American Politics Overnight

The Supreme Court granted Trump immunity. Lets run with that.

JUSTICE SOTOMAYOR wrote in her dissent: “Today’s decision to grant former Presidents criminal immunity reshapes the institution of the Presidency. It makes a mockery of the principle, foundational to our Constitution and system of Government, that no man is above the law. Looking beyond the fate of this particular prosecution, the long-term consequences of today’s decision are stark. The Court effectively creates a law-free zone around the President, upsetting the status quo that has existed since the Founding. This new official-acts immunity now “lies about like a loaded weapon” for any President that wishes to place his own interests, his own political survival, or his own financial gain, above the interests of the Nation. The President of the United States is the most powerful person in the country, and possibly the world. When he uses his official powers in any way, under the majority’s reasoning, he now will be insulated from criminal prosecution. Orders the Navy’s Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival? Immune. Organizes a military coup to hold onto power? Immune. Takes a bribe in exchange for a pardon? Immune. Immune, immune, immune.”

I wrote this on April 27, 2024 anticipating this dark day.

Here's part of an hour-by-hour timeline illustrating how Presidential immunity might unfold, beginning with the key announcements shared simultaneously on main stream media, followed by subsequent news updates:

Day 1:

1:00 PM - Supreme Court rules 6-3 to grant the President absolute immunity from criminal prosecution and investigation while in office.

2:00 PM - In a stunning video address, President Biden invokes immunity, declares a national emergency, proposes suspending 2024 elections indefinitely, and announces sweeping executive orders:

- Investigation and potential arrest of Trump and key GOP leaders

- Universal healthcare and $2,000 monthly UBI for all adults

- Free schooling from age 3 through college, major teacher salary increases and benefits

- Massive funding boost for the arts and public media, including a new Federal Arts Corps

- $10 trillion infrastructure, clean energy, and jobs plan

- Comprehensive immigration reform, legal status for undocumented immigrants

- 90% windfall tax on oil giants' profits, funds directed to green energy transition

- National high-speed rail network and major expansion of public transit

- $1 trillion investment in affordable housing and homelessness reduction

- Executive order protecting LGBTQ+ rights in employment, housing, and public services

- Cancellation of all federal student loan debt

- Expansion of food assistance programs and school meal funding

- New progressive tax system: 70% top marginal rate for incomes over $10 million, wealth tax on net worth over $50 million

- Corporate tax rate increased to 35%, elimination of loopholes and offshore tax havens

- Middle-class tax cuts, 50% reduction in federal income taxes for those earning under $100,000 annually

2:30 PM - FBI launches nationwide investigations into hundreds of Trump loyalists and suspected Jan 6 insurrectionists.

3:00 PM - Reports emerge of military operations targeting top MAGA figures nationwide. Trump arrested for treason. 

3:30 PM - U.S. stock markets tumble as investors react to the unprecedented political upheaval and new corporate taxes. Trading halted as circuit breakers are triggered.

4:00 PM - Global banks freeze billions in assets tied to prominent MAGA figures, citing potential criminal investigations.

5:00 PM - Allegations surface of foreign ties among some conservative leaders, prompting further investigations. Biden orders media outlets associated with these figures to be temporarily shut down pending review.

6:00 PM - Mass detentions of individuals suspected of insurrection-related crimes continue. ACLU raises concerns about lack of due process.

7:00 PM - Biden dissolves key Congressional committees, consolidating oversight power in the executive branch.

8:00 PM - Biden establishes a new "Office of Information Integrity" to combat disinformation, with power to regulate online content. Critics raise censorship concerns.

9:00 PM - In a press conference, Biden defends his actions as necessary to "preserve democracy" and "build a more just America," while facing tough questions from reporters.

10:00 PM - Democrats express mixed reactions, with some progressives enthusiastically backing Biden while moderates raise concerns. Remaining Republicans condemn Biden's moves as unconstitutional power grabs.

11:00 PM - International leaders express shock and concern, with reactions ranging from calls for calm and restraint to outright condemnation of Biden's actions as anti-democratic.

12:00 AM - Protests continue into the night in cities across America, with sporadic clashes between supporters and opponents of Biden's actions. Some protests are dispersed by heavily militarized police.

1:00 AM - In a late-night address, Biden calls for a Constitutional Convention to "rebalance" government branches, propose term limits for elected officials, and reconsider the Electoral College. He floats the idea of a third term to "oversee the transition."

Day 2:

10:30 AM - Biden declares a national emergency on climate change, announcing a sweeping plan to transition to a carbon-neutral economy by 2035.

11:00 AM - The White House unveils a comprehensive police reform plan, including demilitarization and enhanced accountability measures.

11:30 AM - Biden establishes a national healthcare task force to oversee the rapid implementation of the universal healthcare system.

12:00 PM - The administration launches a major diplomatic initiative to repair relationships with allies and restore America's global leadership.

1:00 PM - Biden issues a controversial executive order restricting the sale and possession of firearms, citing the need to curb domestic extremism.

2:00 PM - The President announces a plan to pack the Supreme Court with additional  justices, arguing the need to counterbalance the court's conservative majority. Several conservative Supreme Court justices arrested as "unregistered foreign agents."

3:00 PM - Biden proposes a constitutional amendment to abolish the Senate, claiming it's an outdated and undemocratic institution that hinders progress.

4:00 PM - The administration suggests creating a "National Security Council for Domestic Affairs" to coordinate intelligence gathering and enforcement actions against perceived threats. Civil liberties advocates raise alarm over potential for abuse.

9:00 PM - The nation grapples with the realization that America has entered uncharted territory. While many celebrate Biden's bold progressive agenda and tax reforms, others fear the concentration of power and erosion of checks and balances. The line between necessary reform and creeping authoritarianism blurs, setting the stage for a contentious and uncertain future.