Biden Faces Backlash for Calling Speaker Mike Johnson 'Dead On Arrival'

President Joe Biden faced significant backlash on Monday after he made a controversial remark about House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), declaring that Johnson would be “dead on arrival.” The comment came during an exchange about Johnson’s criticism of Biden’s proposal to overhaul the U.S. Supreme Court.

Johnson had taken to social media to denounce Biden’s plan, stating, “President Biden’s proposal to radically overhaul the U.S. Supreme Court would tilt the balance of power and erode not only the rule of law but the American people’s faith in our system of justice.” He further accused the Biden-Harris administration of attempting to delegitimize the Supreme Court, concluding, “This dangerous gambit of the Biden-Harris Administration is dead on arrival in the House.”

When asked about Johnson’s statement, Biden responded, “That’s what he is.”

“That he is?” a reporter asked for clarification.

“Dead on arrival,” Biden confirmed.

Key Points:

• Inflammatory Rhetoric: Critics argue that Biden’s remark escalates political tensions rather than easing them.

• Recent Violence: The comment comes shortly after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, heightening concerns about political rhetoric.

Prominent voices quickly condemned Biden's statement. Stephen Miller noted, “Donald Trump was an inch away from being assassinated not three weeks ago. This is Joe Biden’s rhetoric today.” Guy Benson added, “The leader of Johnson’s party was shot in the head on July 13th.”

Commentators like Mark Davis and Bonchie from RedState pointed out the media double standard, suggesting that if a Republican president made a similar comment about a Democrat House Speaker, it would dominate news coverage.

Johnson responded by posting a clip from a past debate where Trump criticized Biden for his unclear statements. In the video, Trump says, “I really don’t know what he said at the end of that sentence. I don’t think he knows what he said either.”

The controversy surrounding Biden’s remark highlights the ongoing struggle to maintain civility in political discourse, especially in the current climate of heightened tensions and recent violent incidents. As the 2024 election approaches, the rhetoric from all sides will likely continue to be scrutinized heavily.

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