“My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you!” Trump posted Saturday evening shortly after McCain’s death was announced. [McCain’s death marks changing of the guard — with potential consequences for holding Trump accountable]White House aides instead posted statements from officials other than the president praising McCain. White House aides said it is unclear whether Trump will go to Capitol Hill, where McCain is to lie in state on Friday. Trump told aides before McCain’s death that he should have stepped down from his seat as the senator battled cancer.

Source: Washington Post August 26, 2018 23:18 UTC