President Trump will not issue any statement on Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) while he is alive, The Washington Post reported Saturday morning, citing White House officials.
McCain's family announced Friday he has discontinued medical treatment for his brain cancer, and many politicians from both sides of the aisle offered their prayers and well wishes when the senator's decision was announced.
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