President Biden Accuses Trump of Backing Insurrection Following Colorado Court Decision

President Joe Biden asserted that former President Donald Trump clearly supported an insurrection in the wake of a Colorado court ruling that prohibited Trump from running for a second term due to his involvement in the 2021 Capitol riot.

Speaking to reporters in Milwaukee, Biden said, "I'll let the court make that decision. But he certainly supported an insurrection. No question about it." Despite emphasizing the judiciary's role, Biden seldom comments on Trump's growing legal challenges.

This legal setback for Trump, who will appeal to the US Supreme Court, stems from the 14th Amendment, which prevents those who have engaged in insurrection from holding office. It is central to several nationwide legal efforts against Trump.

Amid close polling with Trump and low approval rates, Biden has escalated his criticism, warning at a recent event that Trump poses a significant threat to democracy and condemning his apparent indifference during the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. Biden characterized Trump's attitude towards violence against Americans as despicable.