In a recent editorial, the Wall Street Journal's conservative editorial board criticized the Republican Party for its inaction regarding the Democratic Party's intentions to expand the Supreme Court to 13 justices. The board warned that this move could fundamentally alter the Court's role, potentially transforming it into a 'second progressive legislature' that would favor Democratic policies when Congress fails to pass them. The editorial questioned why Republicans have not vocally opposed this initiative, especially as Democrats openly discuss what the board describes as one of the most destabilizing power grabs in American history. The editorial also pointed out that the Supreme Court has ruled against former President Donald Trump in significant cases, asserting the Court's independence. It urged Republicans to defend the judiciary and suggested that Democrats, while dissatisfied with the Court's decisions, should focus on legislative reforms to address issues like gerrymandering rather than attempting to reshape the Court itself.