(CNN) Sen. Orrin Hatch apologized Tuesday for his comments criticizing Sen. John McCain's reported request that President Donald Trump not attend his eventual funeral. I had spoken out of turn," the Utah Republican told reporters in the Capitol. On Monday , Hatch said he thought it was "ridiculous" that his fellow Senate Republican, who is recovering from cancer treatment in his home state of Arizona, wanted to keep the President from his funeral. I think John should have his wishes fulfilled with regard to who attends his funeral," Hatch told CNN. Hatch also told reporters Tuesday that he sent a letter to McCain.

Source: CNN May 08, 2018 17:13 UTC