The New York Times reports that former Presidents Barack
Obama and George W. Bush have been asked to give eulogies at Senator John
McCain’s funeral, but President Donald Trump has been banned from attending the
ceremony.
John McCain, who died on Saturday at the age of 81, will lie
in state in the Capital Rotunda in Washington, D.C., and receive a full dress
funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral.
His death on Saturday triggered a flood of tributes and even
from U.S. President Donald Trump that he greatly opposed. Former presidents
Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Jimmy Carter, have also paid tributes in
memory of the senator.
Trump, in a tweet said: “My deepest sympathies and respect
go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with
you!”
The late Arizona Republican, had organised his funeral, and
close associates had told the White House in May that he did not want Trump to
be invited.
Trump would have to watch is on TV like the rest of us.
RIP, McCain.
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