President Biden made headlines on Monday with a response to House Speaker Mike Johnson's criticism of his proposal for Supreme Court reform. The exchange occurred following Biden's call for term limits and a code of conduct for the Supreme Court, which Johnson had strongly opposed. Johnson labeled Biden's proposal as a radical overhaul that would disrupt the balance of power and undermine the rule of law.
In a statement, Johnson accused the Biden-Harris Administration and Congressional Democrats of attempting to delegitimize the Supreme Court by advocating for its expansion and packing. He argued that the administration's actions reflected a disagreement with recent Court decisions and a desire to alter the longstanding system that has guided the nation since its inception.
When questioned by a reporter about Johnson's remarks upon arriving in Austin, Texas, Biden responded with a cryptic statement. The reporter informed Biden that Speaker Johnson had declared the Supreme Court reform as 'dead on arrival,' to which Biden replied, 'I think that's what he is.'
The interaction between Biden and the reporter captured attention due to the President's succinct yet somewhat ambiguous response to Johnson's criticism. The back-and-forth highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding potential changes to the Supreme Court and the differing perspectives within the political landscape.
