Biden calls Speaker Johnson ‘dead on arrival’ in odd response to criticism of proposed radical SCOTUS changes
SUMMARY
President Biden reacted to House Speaker Mike Johnson's critique of his Supreme Court reform proposals by calling Johnson “dead on arrival.” Johnson had criticized Biden's call for term limits and a code of conduct for the Court, describing the proposal as a dangerous attempt to undermine the Court’s legitimacy and shift the balance of power. When asked by a reporter about Johnson's comment, Biden initially responded, "Who said that?" and then, after clarification, stated, "I think that’s what he is." Biden later explained that he was referring to Johnson’s stance, not the speaker personally. “The Republican Speaker of the House said, whatever he proposes, [is] dead on arrival,” Biden clarified. Despite the contentious exchange, Biden remains determined to push forward with his reform agenda.
