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riversedge

(70,305 posts)
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 10:56 AM Aug 2018

Trump doesn't plan to say anything about McCain while he's still alive: report

Source: The Hill



By Avery Anapol - 08/25/18 09:25 AM EDT

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The White House did not issue a statement on the senator following the family’s announcement Friday, even as top Democratic and Republican figures spoke out in support.

Trump has long had a combative relationship with McCain, who is a frequent and harsh critic of the administration. It was reported earlier this year that McCain did not want Trump to attend his funeral.

Shortly after announcing his presidential campaign, Trump mocked McCain for being captured during the Vietnam War, saying “he’s not a war hero” and that he “[likes] people who weren’t captured.”

The Post reported Saturday that Trump told people that he does not regret the comment.

The White House also refused to apologize after a Trump aide mocked McCain’s brain cancer in a closed-door meeting, saying that his opposition to Trump’s nominee for CIA director didn’t matter because “he’s dying anyway.” ............................................

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We have a Cruel man in our Oval Office.

http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/403577-trump-doesnt-plan-to-say-anything-about-mccain-while-hes-still-alive
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Trump doesn't plan to say anything about McCain while he's still alive: report (Original Post) riversedge Aug 2018 OP
Wow he's actually going to STFU? underpants Aug 2018 #1
Betting pool for when he'll violate his "plan"? JHB Aug 2018 #2
But just wait until after McCain is gone. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2018 #3
I heard that both Obama and Dubya were invited to speak. Dave Starsky Aug 2018 #31
Just had a thought about this. Scarsdale Aug 2018 #4
More like divine justice. marble falls Aug 2018 #38
Not even "thoughts and prayers"? left-of-center2012 Aug 2018 #5
The implication being he's going to rip him to shreds once McCain is gone ailsagirl Aug 2018 #6
He'd be smart to keep McCain's name out his mouth. forgotmylogin Aug 2018 #18
No Trump Admin resentation at McCain funeral. ProudMNDemocrat Aug 2018 #7
He'll trash talk McCain when he's dead to no end--can't help himself Bengus81 Aug 2018 #8
That would probably "be best." Petty asshole... n/t slumcamper Aug 2018 #9
"does not regret the comment" - Donald ridiculed all POWs. keithbvadu2 Aug 2018 #10
Hey, lets make a National POW Day holiday. safeinOhio Aug 2018 #14
John McCain favorability ratings by party via Fox News poll Snellius Aug 2018 #11
I wonder if Meghan McCain has seen this poll LiberalLovinLug Aug 2018 #34
It would be insulting if he did oberliner Aug 2018 #12
I could care less what the Dumpster has to say. roamer65 Aug 2018 #13
Trump will probably cause a national crisis or something gopiscrap Aug 2018 #15
Because speaking ill of the dead is how he rolls. truthisfreedom Aug 2018 #16
I wish Trump wouldn't say anything more until he dies... Wounded Bear Aug 2018 #17
Yes, but I was thinkin in horror of what Trump would say ... DBoon Aug 2018 #25
He can't stand anyone else being praised NastyRiffraff Aug 2018 #19
His mother was right... Historic NY Aug 2018 #20
Good. Anything he WOULD say would be an insult. nt 7962 Aug 2018 #21
very true catrose Aug 2018 #22
Exactly sarge43 Aug 2018 #30
we have no president. JI7 Aug 2018 #23
Trump's evilness is off the charts dalton99a Aug 2018 #24
No one cares what Trump thinks. C_U_L8R Aug 2018 #26
It's largely about McCain respecting President Obama. he can't deal with that reality mucifer Aug 2018 #27
Trump hates how the former Presidents are all cordial with each other regardless of differences 7962 Aug 2018 #35
If only we could shut him up about everyone else. milestogo Aug 2018 #28
Spanky does not posses one shred of decency or common courtesy groundloop Aug 2018 #29
I wish he meant while Trump's still alive world wide wally Aug 2018 #32
POS fake President HipChick Aug 2018 #33
Can't even STFU without trying to draw attention to himself. meadowlander Aug 2018 #36
If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all SkatmanRoth Aug 2018 #37
Thank You for posting this...k and r Stuart G Aug 2018 #39

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,858 posts)
3. But just wait until after McCain is gone.
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 11:02 AM
Aug 2018

I'm sure Trump will be his usual charming, gracious self, and will acknowledge and praise McCain's service to his country, right? He will tweet his respects, such as they are, from the golf course where he will be playing while Obama is speaking at the funeral Trump was excluded from.

Dave Starsky

(5,914 posts)
31. I heard that both Obama and Dubya were invited to speak.
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 01:28 PM
Aug 2018

That dude is gonna completely lose his shit over that funeral.

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
4. Just had a thought about this.
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 11:11 AM
Aug 2018

How ironic would it be if tRump went first? Had a stroke, or heart attack over all his dirty dealing being exposed.

forgotmylogin

(7,531 posts)
18. He'd be smart to keep McCain's name out his mouth.
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 11:58 AM
Aug 2018

Let bygones be bygones, but he can't resist any thread to rile his base.

ProudMNDemocrat

(16,793 posts)
7. No Trump Admin resentation at McCain funeral.
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 11:16 AM
Aug 2018

When the event happens. That goes for FLOTUS and Pence too if I were Cindy McCain.

The mere fact Bush asnd Obama will give eulogies should be enough to piss off the Orange Puke.

Bengus81

(6,932 posts)
8. He'll trash talk McCain when he's dead to no end--can't help himself
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 11:17 AM
Aug 2018

Shitler was trashing him recently at one of his Nuremberg rally's. Trashed him without using his name like everyone was supposed to be fooled??

keithbvadu2

(36,917 posts)
10. "does not regret the comment" - Donald ridiculed all POWs.
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 11:19 AM
Aug 2018

"does not regret the comment" - Donald ridiculed all POWs.

LiberalLovinLug

(14,176 posts)
34. I wonder if Meghan McCain has seen this poll
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 02:46 PM
Aug 2018

She will criticize Donald Trump himself, albiet in a very toned down way, but she is so rabid in her defense of the actual Trump voters. She uses the excuse of her continued support of the Republican party as being that she thinks Trump voters are being maligned by the vicious bad liberals, including the other women on the View. She twists the logic of supporting the President because of loyalty and empathy to his supporters, other Republican voters. Please Please show her this on the View.

roamer65

(36,747 posts)
13. I could care less what the Dumpster has to say.
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 11:23 AM
Aug 2018

Most hated occupant of the White House in American history.

Wounded Bear

(58,713 posts)
17. I wish Trump wouldn't say anything more until he dies...
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 11:45 AM
Aug 2018


(C'mon, tell me you didn't read the OP title and think that. )

DBoon

(22,397 posts)
25. Yes, but I was thinkin in horror of what Trump would say ...
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 12:34 PM
Aug 2018

.. as he rises from the grave, undead

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
19. He can't stand anyone else being praised
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 11:59 AM
Aug 2018

All honor and glory belong to HIM only. As verified by several evangelicals.

Historic NY

(37,453 posts)
20. His mother was right...
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 12:04 PM
Aug 2018

"What kind of son have I created?" A monster......a monster.

She had been completely humiliated by Donald through his public association with Marla Maples. “How can you say you love us? You don’t love us! You don’t even love yourself. You just love your money,” twelve-year-old Donald junior told his father, according to friends of Ivana’s. “What kind of son have I created?” Trump’s mother, Mary, is said to have asked Ivana.

[link:https://www.vanityfair.com/magazine/2015/07/donald-ivana-trump-divorce-prenup-marie-brenner|]

catrose

(5,073 posts)
22. very true
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 12:16 PM
Aug 2018

But how hard would it be to say "Our thoughts are with John McCain and his family at this time?" Heck, he could add "and prayers" The fact that it's impossible for him says volumes.

sarge43

(28,945 posts)
30. Exactly
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 01:22 PM
Aug 2018

For once in that train wreck that's his life, he should just STFU.

On his worst days, John McCain is a far better human being than Moron could ever hope to be.

mucifer

(23,569 posts)
27. It's largely about McCain respecting President Obama. he can't deal with that reality
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 12:40 PM
Aug 2018

McCain respects President Obama. He has no respect at all for trump.

 

7962

(11,841 posts)
35. Trump hates how the former Presidents are all cordial with each other regardless of differences
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 04:06 PM
Aug 2018

Just like how candidates usually warmup to one another after a though primary. Obama making Hillary SoS, Reagan picking Bush as his VP, etc
Trump cannot STAND that civility

groundloop

(11,523 posts)
29. Spanky does not posses one shred of decency or common courtesy
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 12:52 PM
Aug 2018

At a minimum he could swallow his bloated pride for a few moments and tweet his best wishes to the family and thank Senator McCain for his years of service to our country, both during his military career and after. (See, I just out-classed the pretend 'leader of the free world').

While I totally disagreed with most of Senator McCains policies and politics he at least possessed a sense of decency, such as when he corrected that woman at his campaign about President Obama's nationality. And Spanky's comments about not McCain not being a war hero because he was captured are appalling and show a complete disrespect for members of our military, both past and present.

Although, on the other hand, Spanky keeping his mouth (and his tweet) quiet about ANYTHING is a miracle in itself and maybe we can be thankful for that.

meadowlander

(4,406 posts)
36. Can't even STFU without trying to draw attention to himself.
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 04:16 PM
Aug 2018

Look at me! Over here! I'm not saying anything about McCain!

SkatmanRoth

(843 posts)
37. If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all
Sat Aug 25, 2018, 05:36 PM
Aug 2018

As for myself, I have nothing to say about John McCain.

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