Biden says Speaker Johnson’s ideas are not acceptable in strange conversation

President Biden recently engaged in a peculiar exchange with a reporter, calling House Speaker Mike Johnson’s criticism of his proposed Supreme Court reforms “dead on arrival.” This interaction unfolded after Biden urged Congress to implement term limits and a code of conduct for the Supreme Court. Johnson quickly denounced Biden’s proposal, warning that it could disrupt the balance of power and undermine the rule of law.

The Louisiana Republican accused the Biden-Harris Administration and Congressional Democrats of attempting to delegitimize the Supreme Court with their plans to expand and pack the court. Johnson declared, “This dangerous gambit of the Biden-Harris Administration is dead on arrival in the House.” He criticized Democrats for wanting to overhaul a system that has guided the nation since its inception merely due to disagreements over recent court rulings.

During a visit to Austin, Texas, a reporter questioned Biden about Johnson’s statement. In response, Biden cryptically affirmed Johnson’s assessment, stating, “I think that’s what he is.” When pressed for clarification, Biden reiterated his belief that Johnson’s opposition was “dead on arrival” but vowed to find a way to push through his proposed changes to the Supreme Court.

Subsequently, in a speech delivered an hour later, Biden clarified that he was referring to Johnson’s thought process when he dismissed the criticism as “dead on arrival.” Despite the back and forth, it is evident that both parties hold firm stances on the issue of Supreme Court reform.

The clash between President Biden and House Speaker Mike Johnson underscores the deep divide in Congress over the future of the Supreme Court. As tensions escalate, it remains to be seen how this disagreement will shape the trajectory of the highest court in the land.

Stay tuned to the Boston Post News for further updates on this developing story.