Biden calls Speaker Johnson ‘dead on arrival’ in odd response to criticism of proposed radical SCOTUS changes

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses a strange interaction between President Biden and a reporter, where Biden called House Speaker Mike Johnson "dead on arrival" in response to Johnson's criticism of Biden's proposal to "radically overhaul the U.S. Supreme Court."

🙋 Q&A

[01] President Biden's Interaction with a Reporter

1. What was the context of Biden's interaction with the reporter?

• Biden called on Congress to impose term limits and a code of conduct on the Supreme Court.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson condemned Biden's proposal, calling it an effort to "delegitimize the Supreme Court" and arguing that it would "tilt the balance of power" and erode the rule of law.
• When a reporter asked Biden for his reaction to Johnson's statement that Biden's proposal is "dead on arrival," Biden responded by saying "I think that's what he is."

2. How did Biden clarify his remarks later?

• About an hour later, Biden clarified that he was referring to Johnson's thought process, saying "The Republican Speaker of the House said, whatever he proposes, [is] dead on arrival. I think his thinking is dead on arrival."

[02] Biden's Proposed Changes to the Supreme Court

1. What were the key points of Biden's proposal regarding the Supreme Court?

• Biden called for imposing term limits and a code of conduct on the Supreme Court.
• Johnson condemned Biden's proposal, arguing that it would "tilt the balance of power" and erode the rule of law.
• Johnson stated that Biden's proposal is the "logical conclusion" to the administration's and Congressional Democrats' efforts to "delegitimize the Supreme Court."

2. What was Johnson's reaction to Biden's proposal?

• Johnson called Biden's proposal a "dangerous gambit" and said it is "dead on arrival in the House."