The death of Sen. John McCain on Saturday prompted an outpouring of tributes to the Vietnam War hero and independent-minded lawmaker who has been a dominant figure for decades. Past presidents, former political rivals and McCain’s Senate colleagues, Republicans and Democrats hailed the late senator. “John McCain was a man of deep conviction and a patriot of the highest order,” said former president George W. Bush. Our hearts and prayers are with you!”First lady Melania Trump also tweeted, saying: “Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to the McCain Family. John McCain was one of them.

Source: Washington Post August 26, 2018 02:04 UTC