*Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2018 *

**Statement on the Death of Senator John S. McCain III **

*August 27, 2018 *

Despite our differences on policy and politics, I respect Senator John McCain's service to our country and, in his honor, have signed a proclamation to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff until the day of his interment. I have asked Vice President Mike Pence to offer an address at the ceremony honoring Senator McCain at the United States Capitol this Friday.

At the request of the McCain family, I have also authorized military transportation of Senator McCain's remains from Arizona to Washington, DC, military pallbearers and band support, and a horse and caisson transport during the service at the United States Naval Academy. Finally, I have asked General John Kelly, Secretary James Mattis, and Ambassador John Bolton to represent my administration at his services.

NOTE: The statement referred to White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly; and National Security Adviser John R. Bolton.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Deaths :: McCain, Sen. John S., III*.*

*Names:* Bolton, John R.; Kelly, John F.; Mattis, James N.; McCain, John S., III; Pence, Michael R.

*Subjects:* Arizona : U.S. Senator, death; Deaths : McCain, Sen. John S., III; Defense, Department of : Secretary; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: Chief of Staff; White House Office : Assistants to the President :: National Security Adviser; White House Office : Vice President.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201800552.