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In a recent interview with CNN, Jimmy McCain, son of the late Senator John McCain, expressed strong disapproval of former President Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery, calling it a “violation.” McCain, who has dedicated 17 years of service to the military as an intelligence officer, was particularly disturbed by Trump’s use of the cemetery as a backdrop for political purposes, especially in such a sacred place meant to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
McCain, who recently changed his voter registration from independent to Democrat, revealed that he plans to vote for Vice President Harris in the upcoming election and is willing to support her campaign in any way he can. His decision marks a significant shift, as he has long been an independent, but Trump’s actions at Arlington appear to have been the final straw.
McCain emphasized the deep respect that service members have for the fallen, noting that the cemetery is not a place for political statements or campaigns. “These men and women laying in the ground there have no choice,” he told CNN. “For anyone who’s spent time in uniform, it’s clear that this is about honoring those who gave their lives for our country, not about advancing personal or political agendas.”
Trump visited Arlington to commemorate the anniversary of the 2021 Kabul airport attack, which claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service members. While he claimed that the visit was at the request of the victims’ families, his actions have been criticized as disrespectful and inappropriate. Reports indicate that there was even a confrontation between cemetery staff and Trump’s team when they attempted to take photos and videos in a restricted area dedicated to Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans.
This incident isn’t the first time Trump has clashed with the McCain family. The former president has repeatedly attacked Senator John McCain, even questioning his status as a war hero due to his capture during the Vietnam War. Despite these tensions, McCain’s wife, Cindy, endorsed Joe Biden in 2020, continuing the family’s stance against Trump’s approach to politics. However, Jimmy’s sister, Meghan McCain, has made it clear that she remains a conservative and has not endorsed Harris, urging others not to mistake her criticism of Trump as support for progressive causes.
This situation underscores the ongoing rift between Trump and the McCain family, reflecting broader divisions within the Republican Party and among conservatives across the country.