Graham: Biden 'Poured Gasoline' on Border Fire, Supreme Court Ethics Bill a 'Constitutional Overreach'

South Carolina senator accuses Democrats of seeking to "destroy" conservative judges, asserts Biden's policies have exacerbated border crisis.

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has vehemently denounced Democrats for introducing a bill aimed at strengthening ethics and accountability standards for Supreme Court justices, branding it as a "constitutional overreach" intended to undermine conservative judges.

The legislation, which faced steadfast opposition from Senate Republicans, sought to modify financial disclosure requirements, ethical guidelines, and recusal protocols for Supreme Court justices. However, it met an untimely demise on the Senate floor, as Republicans argued that it would grant lower court judges undue influence in determining when a Supreme Court justice should refrain from participating in a case.

Graham: Biden 'Poured Gasoline' on Border Fire, Supreme Court Ethics Bill a 'Constitutional Overreach'

Graham expressed his fierce disapproval of the measure, claiming that it represented an unwarranted attempt to interfere with the independence and integrity of the Supreme Court. He strongly objected to the notion that lower courts should have the authority to dictate when a Supreme Court justice should recuse themselves.

"It was a constitutional overreach," Graham asserted. "They're trying to micromanage the Roberts court. They're trying to destroy Alito and Thomas because they don't like the fact they're conservative judges."

Graham: Biden 'Poured Gasoline' on Border Fire, Supreme Court Ethics Bill a 'Constitutional Overreach'

Graham's remarks come amid escalating tensions over the Supreme Court's recent decisions, particularly those related to abortion and gun rights. Democrats have been vocal in their criticism, accusing the court of being overly influenced by conservative justices and out of touch with the will of the American people.

Graham, however, defended the Supreme Court's recent actions, stating that it is now operating on a more constitutionally sound basis rather than being driven by political considerations. He attributed the court's current composition to former President Donald Trump's judicial appointments.

Graham: Biden 'Poured Gasoline' on Border Fire, Supreme Court Ethics Bill a 'Constitutional Overreach'

"They're squealing like stuck pigs because the Supreme Court no longer is a political body," Graham said. "It is actually looking at the Constitution and making constitutionally sound decisions versus political decisions."

Graham also expressed sharp criticism of President Joe Biden's handling of the border crisis, accusing him of pouring "gasoline" on the fire. He cited the surge in illegal crossings and the lack of effective border security measures as evidence of Biden's misguided policies.

Graham: Biden 'Poured Gasoline' on Border Fire, Supreme Court Ethics Bill a 'Constitutional Overreach'

"The border is beyond broken," Graham stated. "You have wars in Ukraine. You have the Mid-East on fire. When it comes to enforcing the law, Joe Biden has been beyond reckless."

Graham argued that Biden's perceived leniency towards immigration has emboldened drug cartels and human traffickers. He further contended that the administration's failure to adequately secure the border has contributed to the rampant flow of fentanyl into the United States, resulting in a surge of overdoses.

"Most Americans believe that they're not safer under President Biden than they were under Trump," Graham asserted. "If you believe that, you shouldn't be allowed to drive."

Graham's comments reflect the deep partisan divide over the Supreme Court's role and the Biden administration's immigration policies. As the midterm elections draw near, these issues are likely to remain at the forefront of political debate.