Meghan McCain passionately criticized former President Donald Trump for disparaging her late father, John McCain, who was subjected to mockery during a rally speech in Newton, IA. Trump targeted the late Arizona senator, a frequent object of his criticism, for thwarting the 2017 attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act with a decisive thumbs-down vote.
In his speech, Trump derided John McCain, asserting that without him, the repeal would have succeeded, emphasizing McCain’s alleged inability to raise his arm that day. The comment cruelly referenced John McCain’s physical limitations, a result of enduring torture during five years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, which left him with permanent injuries.
Reacting to the video clip of Trump’s remarks posted on X (formerly Twitter), Meghan McCain unleashed a blistering response in defense of her father. She declared John McCain as an American hero, an icon, and a patriot whose memory resonates throughout history. She conveyed the persistent public expressions of love and admiration for her father, highlighting the profound impact he had on people’s lives.
My dad was an American hero,” she wrote. “An icon. A patriot that will be remembered throughout history. I cannot buy a bagel without someone approaching me about how much they loved and miss him.
“Trump is a piece of shit, election denying, huckster whose own wife won’t campaign with him.”
Meghan did not mince words in her condemnation of Trump, labeling him as a “piece of shit” and criticizing his denial of election results. She further pointed out the notable absence of Trump’s own wife from his campaign activities, characterizing him as a “huckster.” Meghan McCain’s forceful response reflects the depth of her emotions and her unwavering defense of her father’s legacy in the face of political and personal attacks.
My dad was an American hero. An icon. A patriot that will be remembered throughout history. I cannot buy a bagel without someone approaching me about how much they loved and miss him.
Trump is a piece of shit, election denying, huckster whose own wife won't campaign with him. https://t.co/f3RlWLqT9B
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) January 7, 2024
