Biden warns of 'abuse of power' in Trump critique

Joe Biden warned Wednesday that those "tasked with enforcing law are abusing ir powers," offering a measured critique of Trump ministration a day after he declined to respond to President Donald Trump's attacks directly.

Speaking to Columbia University Law School gruates via video, Biden urged m to "protect very foundations of democracy."

"Trust in self-governance. Because right w, it's under attack," presumptive Democratic presidential minee said. " very people tasked with enforcing rule of law are abusing ir powers, protecting ir friends, weakening very principles that make our country work."

Biden also encourd gruates to stay positive and look for to life y want because a "good life doesn't surrender."

" one can guarantee you, but you have what it takes for a good life, a great life." said Biden.

"You can remake this world a new. w go live it, share. We need you."

Scores of U.S. colleges have hosted virtual gruation ceremonies amid pandemic, many are recruiting famous figures to give commencement speeches over ir laptops inste of lectern.

In first weeks of gruation season, schools have landed speeches from big names including Tom Hanks, Pharrell Williams and Tom Bry.

Ors are promising appearances from comedians, authors, civil rights leers and politicians.

virtual celebrations have a different look from school to school, with some preparing videos that are recorded in vance and n shared online.

Ors are holding live events over video conference, in some cases produced by companies promising to replicate tritional gruation experience.

While most campus ceremonies have been canceled or postponed, President Donald Trump recently said he plans to deliver an in-person dress at Military Acemy at West Point on June 13.

acemy says it’s bringing 1,000 cets back to Annapolis, Maryland, campus for event.