Donald Trump's Controversial Comments on John McCain's War Hero Status Resurface

In a resurfaced clip, former President Donald Trump made contentious remarks regarding the late Senator John McCain's military service. Speaking at a C-SPAN event, Trump stated that McCain was "not a war hero" because he was captured during the Vietnam War. "He's a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren't captured," Trump asserted in the footage. Trump also recalled his past support for McCain's presidential bid, noting he had raised a significant amount of money for him. However, he followed this by stating, "He lost. He let us down," expressing a preference for "people that weren't captured." The clip, which has been shared by the account "Republican Accountability" with overlays such as "REPUBLICAN VOTERS AGAINST TRUMP," highlights a long-standing point of contention between Trump and supporters of Senator McCain, particularly concerning respect for military service members and prisoners of war.

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