Politicians, celebrities praise Justice Ginsburg. ‘There will never be another like her’
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday from complications with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement from the Supreme Court. She was 87 years old.
Thousands of people reacted to Ginsburg’s death on social media. The terms “Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” “SCOTUS” and “RBG” all quickly became trending topics on Twitter. The phrase “No. No. No.” also was trending shortly after Ginsburg’s death was announced.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies of cancer at age 87
Politicians and celebrities across the U.S. shared their condolences for Ginsburg.
“Our Nation has lost a jurist of historic stature,” Chief Justice John Roberts said in a Supreme Court news release. “We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague. Today we mourn, but with confidence that future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her -- a tireless and resolute champion of justice.”
President Donald Trump told Fox News that he was “sad to hear” that Ginsburg had died and called her an “amazing woman,” video shows.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told news outlets that Ginsburg “stood for all of us” and “not only a giant in the legal profession, but a beloved figure.”
Joe Biden calls Ruth Bader Ginsburg "not only a giant in the legal profession, but a beloved figure."
He added, "She practiced the highest American ideals as a justice — equality and justice under the law. Ruth Bader Ginsburg stood for all of us" https://t.co/A4W3Muvj7F pic.twitter.com/bzei9c91wm— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) September 19, 2020
Here’s what other politicians and celebrities had to say:
A statement from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is below. pic.twitter.com/65zTw6LxvQ
— The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) September 19, 2020
Justice Ginsburg paved the way for so many women, including me. There will never be another like her. Thank you RBG.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) September 19, 2020
"Laura and I join our fellow Americans in mourning the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She dedicated many of her 87 remarkable years to the pursuit of justice and equality, and she inspired more than one generation of women and girls." Read full statement: https://t.co/qNGbgc1ZMz
— George W. Bush Presidential Center (@TheBushCenter) September 19, 2020
The Senate and the nation mourn the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the conclusion of her extraordinary American life.
My full statement: pic.twitter.com/NOwYLhDxIk— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) September 19, 2020
Tonight, the flags are flying at half staff over the Capitol to honor the patriotism of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Every woman and girl, and therefore every family, in America has benefitted from her brilliance.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) September 19, 2020
The passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a tremendous loss to our country. She was an extraordinary champion of justice and equal rights, and will be remembered as one of the great justices in modern American history.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) September 19, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the kind of scholar and patriot you get excited about explaining to your kids. The kind of person who you say “who knows, one day you could be HER”. I hope you rest well, RBG, you must have been tired from changing the world.
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) September 19, 2020
So sorry for Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s family and for our country. She was a fighter and she was firmly on the side of justice. I hope her example and her legacy can inspire us all in the fight of our lives. RIP RBG.
— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) September 18, 2020
NY’s heart breaks with the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
During her extraordinary career, this Brooklyn native broke barriers & the letters RBG took on new meaning—as battle cry & inspiration.
Her legal mind & dedication to justice leave an indelible mark on America.— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) September 19, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Ruth Bader Ginsburg tonight. She leaves a legacy of thoughtful public service, a dedication to the law, and a life of great accomplishment. May she Rest In Peace.
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) September 19, 2020
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.”
Thank you, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We’ll keep pushing our way into all the places we’ve yet to be invited.— Brie Larson (@brielarson) September 19, 2020
Just heard the worst news... so sad! Ruth Bader Ginsburg you will live in history forever. May you rest in peace.
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) September 19, 2020
We have lost one of the greatest American patriots to ever serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves an enormous legacy behind of upholding women’s access to health care, voting rights and equality under the law for the LGBTQ community.— Governor Jay Inslee (@GovInslee) September 19, 2020
The American people should have a voice in the selection of their next Supreme Court Justice. Therefore, this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) September 18, 2020
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a credit to the Court.
I disagreed with many of her decisions but they were all well reasoned and well argued.
She was a close friend of her ideological opposite, Justice Scalia.
They both loved opera, law and the U.S.A.
May She Rest In Peace— Rudy W. Giuliani (@RudyGiuliani) September 18, 2020
