How did FDR court packing plan damage his reputation?

FDR's court-packing plan damaged his reputation by appearing to undermine the independence of the judiciary, which many viewed as an overreach of presidential power. The proposal, introduced in 1937, aimed to increase the number of Supreme Court justices to secure favorable rulings for his New Deal policies but was criticized for being an attempt to manipulate the Court. This backlash led to a loss of support from both the public and Congress, ultimately portraying him as someone willing to compromise democratic principles for political gain. The controversy contributed to a perception of overreach that overshadowed some of his earlier successes.