Trump Plans to Nominate RBG Replacement Despite Her Wish for a Nominee After the Election
On September 18, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg passed away after a battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer, she was 87 years old.
RBG led an extraordinary historic life, breaking barriers for women’s rights, and shattering the glass ceiling for women in the judicial system. In an interview with Ginsberg’s granddaughter lawyer Clara Spera, she shared what was the dying wish of her iconic grandmother, “My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.”
Reflecting on the passing Ruth Bader Ginsburg, may her memory be a blessing. She was a persistent champion of equality, a leader for progressives and an icon for women.
“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” –#RBG
Together, let’s take the #nextstep. pic.twitter.com/2CsD8hPlfC
— Hope Solo (@hopesolo) September 21, 2020
These words have already created a firestorm on Capitol Hill and social media. “#RBGsDyingWish” has been trending in the days following her passing. Those who disagree with the wish state there is nothing in the constitution that upholds dying wishes, while those that agree that the next confirmation should wait, chose to highlight the GOP’s actions four years ago. When President Obama planned to nominate Justice Merrick Garland in 2016, the Senate, led by Mitch McConnell, blocked the nominee, stating that the position should not be filled until after the 2016 election. Now the Republican party is singing a different tune, and there seems to be a rush to have a nomination and confirmation in the 6 weeks before the 2020 Presidential Election.
@senatemajldr Remember this? We do. And so did RBG. #RBGsDyingWish pic.twitter.com/5KIR5KZwqs
— World of Mayja (@worldofmayja) September 19, 2020
Not even a full week after Ginsberg’s passing, the President has already said he plans to announce his nomination. Trump is currently facing criticism for alleging the dying wish of RBG was somehow made up by democrats like Chuck Schumer and Adam Schiff during an interview with Fox. He also spoke on how he wanted to give the American people time to mourn before moving forward with choosing a replacement. However, sources are sharing that the President is narrowing down his list of possibilities with Judges like Barbara Lagoa and Amy Coney Barrett being considered for the position.
This morning on @foxandfriends, @realDonaldTrump said he’s choosing between four or five finalists to nominate to the Supreme Court following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Trump also said he will likely announce his pick on Friday or Saturday.
— Taylor Popielarz (@TaylorPopielarz) September 21, 2020
Whether the dying wish of RBG is considered by our leaders or not, we can continue to honor her in our lives. We can always remember the many changes that RBG made for American Women to have better lives. We can register to vote, continue the fight for human rights, and never let the legacy of Ginsberg die.
