Real-estate magnate Donald Trump attacked Sen. John McCain’s (R-Arizona) status as a “war hero” on Saturday, saying he was only viewed as a war hero because “he was captured.”
Speaking at an event in Iowa, Trump argued that McCain — who has spoken out against Trump for his controversial comments about Mexican immigrants — was not a real war hero.
“He’s not a war hero,” Trump said. “He’s a war hero because he was captured. I like people that weren’t captured.”
“Perhaps he’s a war hero, but right now, he’s said bad things about a lot of people,’ Trump added.
The real-estate mogul also said that he didn’t like McCain after his loss to President Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election.
“I never liked him after that, because I don’t like losers,” Trump said.
Trump has recently spoken out more forcefully against McCain, after the veteran senator denounced Trump for “firing up the crazies” during a speech last week in Phoenix.
At what point are people going to realize that Trump just has a big, stupid mouth? Having money doesn’t necessarily mean he has any class. For whatever disagreements I have politically with Senator John McCain, I still have respect for him as a war hero. As a senior officer in captivity during the Vietnam War, he was offered a chance for release, which he refused because the rest of the men weren’t being released. That well-known fact alone qualifies McCain as a hero in my book. I doubt if many would argue with me, other than Trump.
Following Trump’s latest bout of incredibly stupid mouth-flashing, Republican leaders have been extremely outspoken against him. Good for them. McCain, Jeb Bush, and a few others have been targeted by Trump. Maybe we should listen to Forest Gump when he reminds us that “stupid is as stupid does.”
My two cents about Trump:
Trump’s empire is being built on the backs of illegal immigrants, so all the hyperbole about rapists is designed to completely take that issue off the table for the election.
Everything else is designed to make America look more favorably upon the remaining Republican contenders—well, at least they’re not like Trump!
That latter part is sure working. Everyone looks good by comparison.
Emma, you are finished your coursework now?
McCain’s war record compares favorably to Trump’s.
Trump can now shut up for the duration.
You mean Mr. Deferment? I don’t begrudge him a deferment. I just hate his big mouth.
@Scout
If Trump shuts up….how will he complete his mission to alienate the Latino vote and drive them to the Democrats?
Surely you don’t really believe that?
Anyone who attacks our veterans is unfit to be commander in chief. On top of that, Trump chickened out when his call to serve came. He should drop out of the race.
@Moon-howler Yes, indeed. Master of Public Health completed. I’m doing a whole lot of nothing this summer (other than work), and really enjoying having some free time back. Thanks for asking!
Congratulations on your accomplishments! We are all very proud of you!!!!
@Cargo: Someone else within the Republican Party (actually more than one candidate, no doubt) will gladly pick up Trump’s fallen banner on immigration idiocy and complete the mission of ensuring a Democratic victory in the next 20 Presidential election cycles. We don’t need him to do that. He is totally expendable as an instrument of internal sabotage.
Trump has accomplished the near-impossible. He has forced me to defend John McCain, whose political stance on illegal immigration has gotten noticeably squishy. Nevertheless, his bravery as a POW makes him an unqualified American hero who deserves respect from Trump, as well as from everyone else.
Absolutely, Kelly. I don’t care much for McCain’s politics or his choice of running mates but I certainly respect him. he gave up years of his life, and his health, for his country.
@Kelly_3406
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I am with you Kelly – there is much that I disagree with McCain on – but one thing is for sure – he suffered and was tortured and did not give in to the enemy. I am not so sure that Trump (with his educational and medical (heal spurs) deferment would have taken any of the torture at all.