Politics

Ginsburg Unbowed: 84-Year-Old Justice Vows To Keep Serving [VIDEO]

Screenshot

Daily Caller News Foundation logo
Kevin Daley Supreme Court correspondent
Font Size:

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg told a friendly audience at Adas Israel synagogue in northwest Washington D.C. Thursday that she has no plans to retire.

Ginsburg’s physical fitness is a source of protracted anxiety for Democrats, who fear the 84-year-old’s health could deteriorate at any time, affording President Donald Trump another appointment to the Supreme Court — but the justice vowed to continue serving for as long as she is able.

“So I’m just candid, and I say ‘As long as I can do the job full steam, I will be here,'” she told Jane Eisner, editor-in-chief of the Forward, a progressive Jewish monthly. Her remarks drew thunderous applause.

WATCH:

Ginsburg used to answer such questions by saying she hoped to serve as long as her judicial hero, Justice Louis Brandeis. A formidable progressive jurist and the Court’s first Jewish justice. Brandeis served for 23 years.

The justice meets twice weekly with a personal trainer who tailors a fitness regiment to meet her unique needs. The trainer, Bryant Johnson, published a fitness and training book called “The RBG Workout” in 2017.

While small and hunched in stature, she remains a sharp, engaged presence during oral arguments and continues to produce opinions at a fast pace.

Send tips to kevin@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.

Freedom of Speech Isn’t Free
The Daily Caller News Foundation is working hard to balance out the biased American media. For as little as $3, you can help us. Make a one-time donation to support the quality, independent journalism of TheDCNF. We’re not dependent on commercial or political support and we do not accept any government funding.

All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.