Trump Pays Respects to RBG, and Critics Boo Loudly

Chants of 'vote him out!' could be heard
By Newser Editors,  Newser Staff
Posted Sep 24, 2020 10:14 AM CDT
Trump Met With Boos, Chants at RBG Casket
President Trump pays respects as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose at the Supreme Court building on Thursday.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

President Trump and first lady Melania paid their respects at the casket of Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Thursday at the Supreme Court, and the president's critics made their feelings about him clear during the moment. Loud boos and chants of "vote him out!" and "honor her wish!" could be heard, report Mediaite and the Hill. In this tweeted video from ABC News, the boos begin around the 30-second mark. The Hill has a longer video. The "honor her wish" chant is a reference to Ginsburg's final request, which she relayed to her granddaughter, that her replacement be named by the winner of the Nov. 3 election. Her wish almost certainly will not happen. (Ginsburg will receive a rare posthumous honor at the Capitol on Friday.)

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