(CNN) Utah GOP Sen. Orrin Hatch said Monday it is "ridiculous" that ailing Sen. John McCain, also a Republican, doesn't want President Donald Trump to attend his funeral, as was reported over the weekend. "I think that's ridiculous," Hatch told CNN when asked about McCain's desire to keep Trump away. I think John should have his wishes fulfilled with regard to who attends his funeral." Asked if he would encourage McCain, who has battled famously with Trump , to change his mind and ask the President to speak at his funeral, Hatch, who has been a strong supporter of Trump, said, "I would." "He would be a very interesting speaker and would do a good job for John," Hatch said before noting that he hopes McCain recovers from his brain cancer and returns to work.

Source: CNN May 07, 2018 21:22 UTC