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Trump Rejected White House Statement Honoring John McCain
Donald Trump rejected an official White House statement honoring the late Senator John McCain (R-AZ), opting instead for a tweet that “did not include any kind words.” Trump has also apparently returned the White House flags to full staff.
The Washington Post reports: “Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Chief of Staff John F. Kelly and other White House aides advocated for an official statement that gave the decorated Vietnam War POW plaudits for his military and Senate service and called him a ‘hero,’ according to current and former White House aides, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive internal deliberations. The original statement was drafted before McCain died Saturday, and Sanders and others edited a final version this weekend that was ready for the president, the aides said. ”
My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2018
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