Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre repeatedly declined to comment on the Trump indictment, saying that it's an ongoing case.
The White House has said Donald Trump’s court appearance is ‘not a focus’ for President Biden.
Trump is set to appear in court shortly after he was formally arrested.
Speaking at the monthly briefing, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that the monumental legal case was not a main priority for the President.
‘The president is going to focus on the American people, like he does every day. This is not something that is a focus for him,’ Jean-Pierre said.
She continued: ‘When we first learned about the indictment, the president was not given a heads up. He was briefed his chief of staff, and he learned about this like all of you – through the reporting.’
Biden’s direct answer to questions about Trump’s court case has been ‘no comment, no comment, no comment’.
Jean-Pierre, said with a straight face that Biden ‘is focused on securing America’s energy independence’ at the briefing.
Jean-Pierre repeatedly declined to comment on the Trump indictment, saying that it’s an ongoing case.
She did say: However, that Mr Biden was sure to catch some of the “hours and hours” of coverage it’s getting.’
Biden previously said he had faith in the New York Police Department to handle any protests or unrest following Trump’s hearing on Tuesday.
‘We are prepared,’ Jean-Pierre said at the briefing.
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