Trump claims USS McCain report was 'an exaggeration, or even Fake News' [View all]

President Trump on Thursday sought to distance himself from a reported decision by military officials to obscure the USS John S. McCain during his trip to Japan, calling the report "an exaggeration, or even fake news."

"The Navy put out a disclaimer on the McCain story," Trump said in a tweet Thursday evening. "Looks like the story was an exaggeration, or even Fake News."

Trump earlier Thursday defended the reported decision, saying whoever made the order was "well-meaning."

The remarks came after The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that officials asked that the Navy ship — the USS McCain — be "out of sight" Trump was in Japan. Officials were aware of the concern about the USS McCain and approved measures so it would be hidden during Trump's state visit, an official told the Journal.

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/446264-trump-claims-uss-mccain-report-was-an-exaggeration-or-even-fake-news

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