Hakeem Jeffries wants to pack the court. Donald Trump wants to own it. Both are wrong
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries proposes expanding the Supreme Court and adding term limits amid growing Democratic frustration with its conservative majority. The article notes that public confidence in the Court has fallen to a historic low, and argues that both parties are treating the judiciary as a political prize. It concludes that preserving legitimacy requires a court independent of partisan control rather than reforms that favor one side.
- ▪Jeffries called for "dramatic" Supreme Court reform, including possible expansion and term limits for justices.
- ▪Gallup reported only 33% of Americans approved of the Supreme Court's performance, the lowest in its 26‑year history.
- ▪President Donald Trump nominated three justices who shifted the Court to a conservative majority.
- ▪The piece argues that both Democrats and Republicans seeking to capture the Court undermines its legitimacy.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4688082/hakeem-jeffries-donald-trump-supreme-court-legitimacy/ |
| Publication time | Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000 |
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is right about one thing: The Supreme Court has a legitimacy problem. He is wrong about what to do about it.The House minority leader recently called for “dramatic” Supreme Court reform and refused to rule out expanding the court or imposing term limits on justices. His argument reflects Democrats’ growing frustration with a court whose conservative majority has produced decisions the Left strongly opposes. Recommended Stories Forget ‘justice’: The cold math of how the Ukraine war actually ends Hakeem Jeffries wants to pack the court. Donald Trump wants to own it.
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