The Georgia senator is one of two lawmakers within the GOP conference to directly criticize President Trump publicly over his recent round of attacks on the late Sen. McCain.
Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings.WASHINGTON — One Republican senator pointedly called President Donald Trump’sSen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., said that Trump’s remarks over the past several days had been inappropriate.
Mitt Romney of Utah was the only other Republican senator to directly criticize Trump publicly over his remarks since the president launched the first of several days of fresh attacks on McCain. “Today and every day I miss my good friend John McCain. It was a blessing to serve alongside a rare patriot and genuine American hero in the Senate. His memory continues to remind me every day that our nation is sustained by the sacrifices of heroes,” McConnell said.Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., an Air Force veteran, echoed the sentiment. “John McCain is an American hero and I am thankful for his life of service and legacy to our country and Arizona," she tweeted Wednesday.
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