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The Washington National Cathedral disputed President Trump's claim that he had to "approve" the funeral of the late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).
"Washington National Cathedral was honored to host the funeral service for Senator John McCain. All funerals and memorial services at the Cathedral are organized by the family of the deceased; only a state funeral for a former president involves consultation with government officials," a cathedral spokesperson said in a statement to The Hill on Thursday.
"No funeral at the Cathedral requires the approval of the president or any other government official," he added.
President Trump said on Wednesday in Ohio that he gave McCain "the kind of funeral that he wanted."
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/435152-national-cathedral-says-trump-didnt-need-to-give-approval-for
ProudMNDemocrat
(16,827 posts)That is how spiteful he is. Especially if that Democrat be a former President.
mercuryblues
(14,550 posts)he can't. Laying in State is approved by congress, not the presidunce in chief.
PoindexterOglethorpe
(25,917 posts)Please.
ck4829
(35,094 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,917 posts)And the National Cathedral, being a church, isn't and can't be controlled by any part of the government. It's called the National Cathedral only because George Washington and the architect Pierre l'Enfant thought it would be a good idea for the capital to have a cathedral for nationally-important services, something like Westminster Abbey. It is an Episcopal church but it is used non-denominationally for nationally-significant services. It is not supported by the government. The actual costs of McCain's funeral were paid by the state of Arizona and the federal government because he was a member of Congress and a veteran.
Any Democratic member of Congress (current or former) or former president who dies during Trump's administration, which I hope doesn't happen, would be entitled to the same kind of ceremony if they or their family wanted it; Congress would pay for it and Trump wouldn't have a damn thing to say about it.
True Blue American
(17,995 posts)Easily proven lie! How pathetic the little man is. He may be 6 feet, 280 Lbs with a really bad wig but he will forever be a pathetic, little toddler whining his way through life. His insecurities are sickening.
Straw Man
(6,626 posts)That's not a wig -- it's a really bad comb-over. No actual wig would look that ridiculous.
True Blue American
(17,995 posts)Artificial hair in that mess somewhere there is no hair at all in the back. It would have to be 5 feet long to cover that head.
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)And slathering palm-fulls of Rogaine on your noggin for Decades ...
It is really long, but only growing out of a few spots on his thick skull.
treestar
(82,383 posts)what a joker.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,917 posts)patricia92243
(12,606 posts)leftynyc
(26,060 posts)They weren't in invited.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)And he says he wasn't "thanked". What a low-life, disgraceful, putrid, bag'o shite he is! There is NO bottom with this man.
ck4829
(35,094 posts)leftynyc
(26,060 posts)was flying the flag over the White House at half mast and it took him 2 days and tons of pressure to even do that. He's such a sewer dwelling piece of shit.
struggle4progress
(118,379 posts)and however much The Don may admire the example of England's Henry VIII, he just doesn't have the same prerogatives
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,917 posts)considering his taste in home décor - Versailles as redecorated by Saddam Hussein's pimp - and his "L'etat, c'est moi" attitude. Get a clue, Spanky: L'etat n'est pas toi.
sarge43
(28,946 posts)He's in charge and makes the decisions. The buck stops on his desk.
ck4829
(35,094 posts)MiniMe
(21,722 posts)Since Poppy's funeral would have been one that required government consultation. Yes, I do think he is that much of an idiot
erronis
(15,390 posts)Wear it proudly. This pos represents you and besmirches your predecessors and anyone else that takes on the mantle of the gop.
safeinOhio
(32,736 posts)How sad.
Fritz Walter
(4,292 posts)His funeral which should come sooner rather than later, for the sake of this republic would be much less well attended (at least by USA citizens, as opposed to Russian agents, criminal thugs and other miscreants). And deep down, thats whata gnawing at his warped, twisted psyche.
Good!
See previous posts here and elsewhere about how we upstanding citizens would visit his grave site. (Hint: it involves public excretions).
My response: gnaw away!
Let us know when you hit the mother lode of the vile depravity of what remains of his soul. And then, keep digging!
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)Blue Owl
(50,532 posts)n/t
ck4829
(35,094 posts)Doodley
(9,152 posts)oasis
(49,431 posts)and have them squirm their way out of this one.