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The claim that "attending a White House event is unusual for new justices" (also contained in the story) doesn't seem to be true. See next tweets in this thread for evidence. 1/
2. Here's Clarence Thomas being sworn in at White House... c-span.org/video/?22161-1…
3. And here's the notorious RBG being sworn in...
4. What about Stephen Breyer? Don't worry--he had a White House event, too. c-span.org/video/?59477-1…
5. John Roberts went to the White House for his swearing in as Chief Justice: c-span.org/video/?189112-…
6. Sam Alito in 2006: c-span.org/video/?191003-…
7. Sonia Sotomayor went to a White House reception that honored her as the newest Justice: obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/realitycheck/t…
8. And here's Gorsuch getting sworn in at the White House:
9. This event for Kagan is a bit different: She had been confirmed by the Senate, but hadn't yet taken the oath. obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-offi…
So, in any case it seems extremely usual for a new Justice to go to the White House for a ceremony when he/she takes a new seat on the Supreme Court.
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