Trump visits RBG's casket, is greeted by chants of 'vote him out!'

President Trump on Thursday visited the casket of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg outside the Supreme Court, where she has been lying in repose this week. And the president was met with chants of “vote him out” from supporters of the iconic liberal justice.

Trump, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, arrived at the viewing around 10 a.m. ET. Both were wearing masks, a precaution recommended by health officials during the coronavirus pandemic but often eschewed by the president.

As Trump paused behind Ginsburg’s casket, a crowd about a block away from the court erupted, booing the president before joining in the derisive chants.

The president turned and walked away after spending about a minute at the casket as the crowd continued to chant “vote him out” and “honor her wish.” Trump later said he could hardly hear them.

At a White House briefing, press secretary Kayleigh McEnany was asked about the crowd’s chants.

“I think the chants were appalling,” she said, “but certainly to be expected when you're in the heart of the swamp.”

McEnany added: “I thought it was an appalling and disrespectful thing to do.”