When asked by Reuters White House Correspondent Jeff Mason if President Obama “had any reaction to Donald Trump’s comments about… Sen. John McCain,” White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said that the President had great appreciation for Sen. McCain’s service to the country, describing it as “heroism.” (RELATED: Trump Doubles-Down On McCain Comments [VIDEO])
Here is Earnest’s exact response, per WhiteHouse.gov:
Well Jeff, I’ll just tell you generally; even in the midst of their competitive, 2008 campaign for the White House, that Senator Obama expressed his admiration and deep respect for Sen. McCain’s heroism. Their political differences, between Sen. McCain and President Obama, have continued even as President Obama has been in office, but those debates have not reduced the appreciation he has for his service to this country. The fact is the most notable comment on this episode came from Sen. McCain himself, who pretty selflessly made clear, that he didn’t want an apology, but that our military veterans are entitled to one.
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