U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday issued a statement recognizing the death of Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and ordered flags to fly at half-staff, following criticism of his response to the passing of the longtime senator.
"Despite our differences on policy and politics, I respect Senator John McCain’s service to our country and, in his honor, have signed a proclamation to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff until the day of his interment," Trump said in a statement.
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