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Robert Tait in Washington

John McCain’s son says he will vote Democrat as he slams Trump Arlington visit

Side-by-side images of John McCain and Donald Trump, both men wearing suits
Late Republican senator John McCain’s war record was criticized by Donald Trump. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

The son of the late Republican senator John McCain – whose war record was disparaged by Donald Trump – has added his voice to criticism of the former president’s controversial Arlington cemetery visit, accusing him of violating a sacred burial site for political purposes.

First Lieutenant Jimmy McCain, an intelligence officer in the 158th infantry regiment of the national guard, said Trump’s behaviour at the cemetery – America’s most revered burial ground for fallen military personnel and military heroes – was in line with previous acts of disrespect.

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