Biden criticized for exploiting justice for fundraising as Trump gets arrested in Georgia.

President Joe Biden Slammed for Fundraising Off the Weaponization of Justice

President Joe Biden was⁢ slammed by Republicans for “fundraising off the weaponization of justice” after he posted a 2024 campaign pitch asking ⁣for donations as former President Donald Trump⁢ was being processed at a jail in Georgia.

Trump was processed in Fulton County jail Thursday evening shortly after 7:30 p.m. EST, where he had a mugshot⁤ taken ‍and posted his $200,000 bond. The former president is facing ​13 felony charges for his actions in the ⁣aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. Around the time he was‍ being booked, Biden’s account posted a request for ⁣donations on X.

“Apropos of nothing, I think today’s a great day to give to my campaign,” Biden said.

Biden was widely condemned by ⁤Republican ⁣officials and conservative commentators, who said the ⁢president was using the arrest of his political rival to raise money.

“Biden celebrates the⁣ weaponization of the justice system against ‌his political enemies by asking for campaign contributions,” the House Freedom Caucus said. “When government funding runs out 9/30, ‌Democrats want a shutdown instead⁢ of reforming ‍the DOJ to go after real criminals instead of political witch hunts.”

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) called the fundraising pitch from Biden “appalling.”

“Joe ⁣is openly asking people to reward him for trying to IMPRISON his political ‍opposition. Wake up, folks. This⁢ is appalling,” Ogles wrote.

Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) said Biden had turned the country into a “Banana Republic” and was “laughing about it.”

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Sens.‌ Rick Scott (R-FL) and Eric Schmidt (R-MO) ⁢also blasted Biden for the post.

“[Joe Biden] pleads guilty to going after‍ his political opponent,” Scott said.

“Totally not a political prosecution,” Schmitt posted to X.

“I think today is a great day to Make America ⁣Great Again … And begin the process of firing you,” Trump strategist Chris LaCivita said.

“7:30pm? The same ⁤time of Trump’s arrest?⁢ Biden is fundraising off the ‌weaponization of justice against his leading ​political opponent,” said Ryann McEnany, a brand communications strategist.

“Look at the timing on this tweet: precisely the time set for Trump’s arrest last night. Trump says that this is election‍ interference; Biden says it isn’t. This tweet is pretty good evidence Trump ​is right. Biden is now saying the quiet⁤ part out loud,” Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro said.

Trump posted on X​ for the first time since he was deplatformed at the end of his presidency, posting a picture of⁢ his mugshot with the words “Election Interference,” “Never Surrender,” and his campaign website⁣ address.