When John McCain’s family released a statement hinting he is in the final stages of his battle with cancer, many in the political world sent out their heartfelt wishes. But there is one person who is giving the news the silent treatment. The Washington Post reports:
“It got off to a bad start, and President Trump’s venomous relationship with Sen. John McCain probably won’t end well either.
The president was reportedly disinvited to McCain’s funeral months ago, after McCain’s battle with brain cancer took a turn for the worse, and now the veteran Arizona Republican senator has decided to discontinue medical treatment.
Throughout McCain’s illness, Trump has continued to publicly snub him — including a recent appearance in which the president declined to say McCain’s name when signing a bill that was named for him. As of late Friday, Trump had said nothing about McCain’s medical decision.”
“Trump at the fundraiser dinner for the Ohio Republican Party reiterated attacks on Democrat leaders, focussed on the immigrant status of the alleged killer of Mollie Tibbetts, and even found time to praise Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, but was silent on McCain.”
Trump has told White House aides he does not regret saying McCain is not a war hero. He tells advisers that McCain has a vendetta against him and that he wishes he’d step down. He doesn’t plan to say a laudatory word about the ailing senator. https://t.co/3RWOBSHKdH
— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) August 25, 2018
I know I shouldn’t be thinking about this right now. I should be focusing on positive thoughts & prayers. But I can’t help it.
I have hundreds of reasons to detest Trump. One which I’ll never forget as long as I live, is all the horrible, petty crap he’s said about John McCain.— Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) August 24, 2018
Yesterday, Trump called Manafort a “hero.”
Know who he’s never called a “hero?”
John McCain.
— Bryan Behar (@bryanbehar) August 23, 2018
Here are some of the prominent people on both sides of the aisle who are recognizing McCain and his service to America.
John McCain personifies service to our country. The whole House is keeping John and his family in our prayers during this time.
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) August 24, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with Senator McCain and his family. https://t.co/cqHXdjJntj
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) August 24, 2018
God bless John McCain, his family, and all who love him — a brave man showing us once again what the words grace and grit really mean. https://t.co/9aiLxCF24E
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) August 24, 2018
Senator John McCain is a warrior in every sense of the word. To an inspiring man and a loving family, our thoughts are with you.
— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) August 24, 2018
John McCain is going to finish the race the way he has done everything in his life, his way and on his terms. May God bless him & his family as he completes the final leg of his inspiring and heroic journey. https://t.co/agocouXj2N
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) August 24, 2018
Thinking of and sending my best wishes to American Hero John McCain and his family today. https://t.co/5d3uMxpPZM
— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) August 24, 2018
Very sad to hear this morning’s update from the family of our dear friend @SenJohnMcCain. We are so fortunate to call him our friend and colleague. John, Cindy, and the entire McCain family are in our prayers at this incredibly difficult hour.
— Leader McConnell (@SenateMajLdr) August 24, 2018