Bridget and Meghan McCain criticized President Trump — one calling on him to be “decent” and another suggesting she’s not holding her breath.
By Lindsey Bever and Lindsey Bever General assignment reporter covering national and breaking news Email Bio Follow John Wagner John Wagner National reporter leading The Post's breaking political news team Email Bio Follow March 21 at 4:02 PM President Trump’s ongoing diatribe against John McCain has drawn stern rebukes from the late senator’s daughters — one calling on him to be “decent” and another suggesting that she’s not holding her breath.
[Trump attacks McCain again, saying he didn’t get a ‘thank you’ for approving late senator’s funeral] In response to her sister’s tweets, Meghan said: “I think it’s very brave of her. She’s very young and she does not speak publicly, so I would like Bridget to speak for herself.” But, she added: “I don’t expect decency and compassion from the Trump family. I do want to thank the American public for all the decency and compassion that they have given us. Do not feel sorry for my family.”
Trump has been lashing out at McCain for days, but his most recent remarks have drawn criticism from prominent lawmakers, including Republicans.“It’s deplorable what he said,” Sen. Johnny Isakson , chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, said Wednesday in an interview with Atlanta-based Georgia Public Broadcasting. “It will be deplorable seven months from now, if he says it again, and I will continue to speak out . . .
— Martha McSally March 20, 2019 John McCain was a true American hero and a good friend. He wasn’t perfect; nobody is. But his decades of service and sacrifice to America were distinguished, unwavering and exemplary. Let’s let him Rest In Peace.
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