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Here's How Local And State Leaders Are Reacting To Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Death
Sen. Dianne Feinstein speaks during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee in July 2022.
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After news broke that Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the first woman to be elected from California to the Senate, died Thursday night at the age of 90, many local and state leaders took to social media to post their reactions.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass
Senator Feinstein was a trailblazer on whose shoulders I, and women in elected office all across America, will always stand.
— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) September 29, 2023
Full statement: https://t.co/33DDWzBXOx
Sen. Alex Padilla
I've said it before: you can’t tell the story of CA—or American politics—without the trailblazing career of Senator Dianne Feinstein.
— Senator Alex Padilla (@SenAlexPadilla) September 29, 2023
A champion, an icon, and most importantly, a friend––Dianne will be dearly missed. Angela and I are keeping the Feinstein family in our prayers. pic.twitter.com/NnocvymY5M
Gov. Gavin Newsom
Dianne Feinstein was many things — a powerful, trailblazing U.S. Senator; an early voice for gun control; a leader in times of tragedy and chaos. But to me, she was a dear friend, a lifelong mentor, and a role model not only for me, but to my wife and daughters for what a…
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) September 29, 2023
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Heartbroken to learn of the passing of my dear friend Dianne Feinstein.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) September 29, 2023
Her indomitable, indefatigable leadership made a magnificent difference for our national security and personal safety, the health of our people and our planet, and the strength of our Democracy.
Rep. Judy Chu
Senator Feinstein was a trailblazer, a proud Californian, and a legislative titan.⁰⁰From banning assault weapons to uncovering human rights abuses by our own government, her legacy is unmatched and her firsts too many to enumerate.⁰⁰May her memory be a blessing. https://t.co/lfyNRZ8uDT
— Judy Chu (@RepJudyChu) September 29, 2023
Rep. Katie Porter
Senator Feinstein was a trailblazer for women in California politics, and her leadership on gun violence prevention and anti-torture made our nation more just. I wish her loved ones strength during this difficult time.
— Rep. Katie Porter (@RepKatiePorter) September 29, 2023
Rep. Barbara Lee
California lost a trailblazer and a giant today. Senator Feinstein broke glass ceilings for women in politics and fought fearlessly for safer communities free of gun violence. My deepest condolences go out to her family and loved ones.
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) September 29, 2023
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Rep. Ted Lieu
Deeply saddened to hear the news of Senator Dianne Feinstein's passing. She had an incredible career guided by a love of our country and American values. I join her family, friends and our country in mourning her.
— Rep. Ted Lieu (@RepTedLieu) September 29, 2023
Full statement: pic.twitter.com/xPABOlx981
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