Breaking News: Biden calls Trump 'reckless' for attacking the criminal justice system

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Biden calls Trump 'reckless' for attacking the criminal justice system

President Joe Biden on Friday called Donald Trump's guilty verdict a confirmation that "no one is above the law" and said it was "reckless" and "irresponsible" that his opponent and fellow Republicans were attacking the results and the justice system writ large.

"Our justice system has endured for nearly 250 years, and it literally is the cornerstone of America, our justice system," Biden said. "The justice system should be respected. And we should never let never allow anyone to tear it down."

Biden's remarks were his first public response since the former president was found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to a porn star Thursday evening.

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