Harris labeled 'institutional arsonist' for plan to fundamentally transform SCOTUS and Electoral College
Kamala Harris has called for significant democratic reforms, including expanding the Supreme Court and eliminating the Electoral College, during a call with a left-wing nonprofit. Her proposals have drawn sharp criticism from Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, who accused Democrats of attempting to dismantle democratic institutions. Harris argued the reforms are necessary to counter what she described as systemic suppression of voter voices.
- ▪Kamala Harris urged Democrats to consider expanding the Supreme Court and eliminating the Electoral College during a call with the nonprofit Emerge.
- ▪Harris linked the need for reform to recent setbacks in redistricting, claiming courts are enabling racial suppression through political means.
- ▪House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Harris's proposals, labeling Democrats as 'institutional arsonists' and warning against dismantling systems after electoral losses.
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Kamala Harris Harris labeled 'institutional arsonist' for plan to fundamentally transform SCOTUS and Electoral College Speaker Johnson said Democrats want to 'blow up the system' because they lost, calling it 'a dangerous gambit' By Adam Pack Fox News Published May 16, 2026 9:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Kamala Harris accuses Republicans of ‘red-state cheating’ Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on Democrats pushing a ‘radical reform rush’ agenda, including Supreme Court reform and statehood for Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, on 'America’s Newsroom.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Vice President Kamala Harris faced swift Republican backlash after calling on Democrats…
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