La senadora demócrata Dianne Feinstein ha muerto a los 90 años. Representaba a California en el Senado desde 1992 y era la congresista más veterana. En febrero de 2023, Feinstein confirmó que no se presentaría a la reelección. Es la mujer que más tiempo ha ocupado un escaño en el Senado.
From the office of Senator Dianne Feinstein: pic.twitter.com/rvcAmVk8O0
— Senator Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) September 29, 2023
En los últimos meses, la senadora se enfrentó a varios problemas de salud. A comienzos de este año, Feinstein sufrió un herpes zóster. Más tarde, se le diagnosticó encefalitis, y el síndrome conocido como Ramsay Hunt. En agosto, sufrió una caída en su casa situada en San Francisco (California).
El presidente Joe Biden emitió un comunicado en el que recordó la figura de Feinstein y mostró sus condoclencias:
La senadora Dianne Feinstein fue una estadounidense pionera. Una verdadera pionera. Y para Jill y para mí, una amiga muy querida. Dianne fue un modelo a seguir para muchos estadounidenses, una labor que se tomó muy en serio al servir de mentora a innumerables funcionarios públicos, muchos de los cuales trabajan ahora en mi Administración. Tuvo un inmenso impacto en las líderes más jóvenes, a las que generosamente abrió las puertas. Dianne era dura, aguda, siempre estaba preparada y nunca daba un puñetazo, pero también era una amiga amable y leal, y eso es lo que Jill y yo echaremos más de menos. Mientras lloramos con su hija Katherine y la familia Feinstein, su equipo en el Senado y el pueblo de California, nos consuela que Dianne se haya reunido de nuevo con su querido Richard. Que Dios bendiga a Dianne Feinstein.
.@POTUS: "Senator Dianne Feinstein was a pioneering American. A true trailblazer. And for Jill and me, a cherished friend."https://t.co/TrRraxpMJz
— Karine Jean-Pierre (@PressSec) September 29, 2023
Debido a su avanzada edad y a los problemas de salud, hubo voces dentro de su propio partido que le pidieron que renunciase a su cargo. Numerosos representantes políticos están mostrando sus condolencias a lo largo de este viernes.
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
Dianne Feinstein will be rightly remembered as a trailblazer—the first woman to serve as mayor of San Francisco and the first woman elected to the Senate from California. But once she broke those barriers and walked through those doors, she got to work.
I first got to know…
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 29, 2023
Sen. Dianne Feinstein was a friend, a hero, a leader who changed the Senate and America for the better
Mourning this tremendous loss—we're comforted in knowing how many mountains she moved, lives she impacted, glass ceilings she shattered
America's a better place because of her pic.twitter.com/gnAo6LrH4u
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) September 29, 2023
Heartbroken to learn of the passing of my dear friend Dianne Feinstein.
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.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) September 29, 2023
Senator Dianne Feinstein was a champion for Gun Violence Prevention that broke barriers at all levels of government. We wouldn’t have had an assault weapons ban if it wasn’t for Senator Feinstein and due to her tireless work, we will win it back. May her memory be a blessing. https://t.co/4hBdgkYcV6
— Maxwell Alejandro Frost (@MaxwellFrostFL) September 29, 2023
My sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Senator Dianne Feinstein. Her dedication to California and her role as the longest serving female senator paved the way for many. She was a fearless leader and leaves an indelible legacy.
Rest in peace, Senator.
— Daniella Levine Cava (@MayorDaniella) September 29, 2023
I've said it before: you can’t tell the story of CA—or American politics—without the trailblazing career of Senator Dianne Feinstein.
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
— Senator Alex Padilla (@SenAlexPadilla) September 29, 2023
Heartbroken this morning. Dianne Feinstein was a treasured friend to the Wyden family. She was an extraordinary advocate for San Francisco, for California, and for the West.
— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) September 29, 2023
También representantes del Partido Republicano como Chuck Grassley o Marco Rubio quisieron transmitir sus palabras de cariño a Dianne Feinstein.
Sen Feinstein did an outstanding job representing the ppl of California. I worked closely w her as a member of the drug caucus& judiciary cmte. During the time I was chair& she was ranking Democrat we had a wonderful working relationship She’s a true public servant I’ll miss her
— Chuck Grassley (@ChuckGrassley) September 29, 2023
Senator Feinstein was a political pioneer with a historic career of public service.
Intelligent, hard working & always treated everyone with courtesy & respect.
May God grant her eternal rest.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) September 29, 2023
Saddened to learn of Senator Feinstein’s passing. A true trailblazer, she leaves behind a lasting legacy of service in the Senate. My prayers are with her family during this time of loss.
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) September 29, 2023
Senator Dianne Feinstein was a trailblazer who lived an incredible life dedicated to public service. She was one of the most effective legislators in recent memory because of her willingness to work across the aisle in good faith in order to solve complex problems. It was a honor…
— Senator Thom Tillis (@SenThomTillis) September 29, 2023
