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‘Hero & patriot representing our best ideals’: US politicians mourn McCain’s passing
Despite being ‘disinvited’ by McCain from his funeral, Donald Trump has joined a long list of US politicians who have expressed their sincerest condolences to the McCain family after the Republican senator passed away.
“Our hearts and prayers are with you!” Trump tweeted after McCain's family announced the senator's death.
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Recalling John McCain's six-decade service to the nation, many US politicians called the Republican a true “patriot” and a “war hero.”
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
"We have lost a man who steadfastly represented the best ideals of our country," Defense Secretary James Mattis said in a statement.
