In a surprising move, Ripple CTO David Schwartz has publicly defended President Joe Biden amid controversy surrounding Donald Trump‘s ongoing criminal trial. The trial is centered on allegations that Trump mishandled classified documents. Moreover, it has drawn significant media attention and political discourse, particularly after a recent development involving special counsel Jack Smith and U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon.

Ripple CTO Defends Joe Biden’s Actions

Ripple CTO David Schwartz entered the fray by defending Biden’s actions as the latest news came in. In response to criticism of Biden’s involvement in the trial, Schwartz argued that Trump’s rhetoric warranted a firm response. In addition, he took to social media platform X and referred to the special counsel’s efforts to limit Trump’s public statements

Moreover, Schwartz stated, “But it’s totally fine to impose a gag order on his top political opponent.” However, the Ripple CTO’s statement comes after the news of the gag order’s rejection. The controversy drew further debate when a user questioned Schwartz on how Biden’s actions squared with the precedent set by Sheppard v. Maxwell. It was a landmark Supreme Court case that addressed the impact of media coverage on a fair trial.

The user questioned, “Explain to me how, under Sheppard v. Maxwell, a criminal defendant’s right to a fair trial isn’t violated when THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES sponsors a press conference outside the courthouse, the day before the jury begins deliberations, to demand a conviction.”

Thereafter, Schwartz responded by highlighting the nuances of the Sheppard v. Maxwell decision. The Ripple CTO noted, “Sheppard v. Maxwell also included problems with rulings, in courtroom conduct and direct communications with the jury.” Furthermore, the Ripple CTO connected the dots between the recent news and the press conference, making a conclusion.

He added, “If you think those elements were essential to its holding, then that would explain how Sheppard v. Maxwell wouldn’t apply to this press conference.” However, other prominent figures in the crypto space supported Trump over Biden, stemming from the latter’s anti-crypto previous efforts.

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Update On Trump Trial

On May 28, Tuesday, Judge Cannon denied a gag order request from special counsel Jack Smith. The gag order sought to prevent Trump from making inflammatory statements about the FBI’s search of his Mar-a-Lago property in 2022. Furthermore, Trump has repeatedly claimed, including in fundraising appeals, that President Biden was “locked & loaded ready to take me out” and that FBI agents were authorized to shoot him during the raid.

FBI unsubstantiated these claims described them as typical language limiting the use of force. Nonetheless, these claims have raised concerns among prosecutors that Trump’s rhetoric could pose “a significant, imminent, and foreseeable danger to law enforcement.”

Judge Cannon cited a “lack of meaningful conferral” with the defense in her decision to deny the gag order. This highlighted the ongoing tension between the judicial process and Trump’s public statements. Amidst this legal drama, President Biden’s campaign made a strategic decision to engage more directly with the trial’s proceedings.

For the first time in six weeks, Biden’s team showed up outside Trump’s New York City criminal hush money trial. Moreover, they aim to refocus the presidential race on Trump’s role in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection. Additionally, the Biden campaign sent actor Robert De Niro and two former police officers who responded to the Capitol attack to emphasize the stakes of the upcoming election.

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