(CNN) President Donald Trump broke his closely watched silence on Sen. John McCain, tweeting his "deepest sympathies and respect" to the family of the senator after his death was announced on Saturday night. "My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. First lady Melania Trump also tweeted, "Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to the McCain Family. Karen and I send our deepest condolences to Cindy and the entire McCain family on the passing of Senator John McCain.

Source: CNN August 26, 2018 02:52 UTC