‘Does The President Have Faith In This Court?’: White House Pressed On Biden’s View Of SCOTUS

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During a White House press briefing on Tuesday, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked about Biden’s faith in the Supreme Court.

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00:00 Legal experts say that the Supreme Court's ruling last week that blocked a second black majority district in South Carolina

00:08 can make it harder to prove claims of racial gerrymandering.

00:13 It will have long-lasting implications for black voters.

00:16 While the president in his statement last week reacting to this ruling called for the passing of the John Lewis Act and the Freedom to Vote Act,

00:25 given the makeup of this court and other controversial rulings that this president has condemned,

00:31 does the president have faith in this court? Does he have faith in the court?

00:35 And would he consider publicly supporting what some Democrats are calling for, which is reform of the Supreme Court,

00:40 whether that be expansion of membership or term limits?

00:44 So, Luca, I don't have any announcement to make at this time on your question about reform,

00:49 but I think I made this announcement last week about what the president has worked very hard to do in partnership with the Senate,

00:56 is making sure that we nominate extraordinarily qualified men and women who are dedicated to the Constitution and who represent.

01:06 We're talking about representation of the diversity of this country, the diversity of America.

01:11 And that's a commitment that he's made.

01:13 Just last week, we were able to announce the 200th judicial confirmation, and I was able to do that.

01:20 And that's because the president and his work and what he has been able to do, again, with partnership with the Senate.

01:25 It was monumental news, a monumental moment, and that is for the rule of law, for the American people.

01:33 We're talking about over 60 percent are women and over 60 percent are people of color.

01:38 And so we have more work to do, and we'll remain very steadfast on getting that work done.

01:44 But as far as court reform, making any announcement, I just don't have anything for you.

‘Does The President Have Faith In This Court?’: White House Pressed On Biden’s View Of SCOTUS

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