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Trump Booed While Wearing a Face Mask on Visit to Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s Casket

by brittanylhart posted on September 24, 2020
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg is lying in repose at the steps of the Supreme Court after passing away from pancreatic cancer on September 18.

Her casket will lie for three days giving opportunities for people to visit, pray, and honor the judge. On Thursday, Trump and wife Melania visited the court to pay respects. The Trumps were met with boos coming from the crowds of public citizens who were there to visit.

Their visit comes after some disparaging comments Trump made about RBG’s dying wish, for her not to be replaced until there is a new President. Earlier in the week, President Trump interviewed with FOX News and shared that he was already narrowing a shortlist of possible replacements for the Supreme Court Judge. He also tried to discredit RBG’s dying wish, insinuating that it was made up by Democrats. The people’s reaction to his comments was heard in the form of “Honor Her Wish” chants.

Trump came out wearing a mask today, this being one of the few occasions that he has been seen in public with one. His stance on masks, and the seriousness of COVID-19, has been wavering over the last few months, so many on social media saw his appearance as a photo opportunity. Back in early June, Trump was accused of taking advantage of another somber event for a photo op. Trump was photographed posing with a bible in front of St. John’s Episcopal Church after police used tear gas to clear peaceful protesters.

Unfortunately, the mask hid any facial reaction the President may have had to the boos, and the visit was brief before the Trumps walked away from the casket. It is rare that we see the President in front of crowds that are not solely his supporters, or reporters who must remain objective. The boos from the crowd transitioned into “Vote Him Out” chants, which is now trending on Twitter.

Today was the first time in four years that Donald Trump stood before a crowd that he hadn’t paid to cheer for him, and they booed. And booed some more.

With only 40 days until Election Day, our vote can determine what the future holds for our country. The late RBG worked tirelessly through her career for human rights and we should continue to honor her life and legacy by voting for leaders and laws that demand changes for our system. To register to vote, visit vote.gov.

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