Senator John McCain died on Saturday at 4:28 p.m., at his family’s Cornville, Arizona compound. His wife Cindy and other family members were with him.
Reaction to his passing was swift and varied:
My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2018
Karen and I send our deepest condolences to Cindy and the entire McCain family on the passing of Senator John McCain. We honor his lifetime of service to this nation in our military and in public life. His family and friends will be in our prayers. God bless John McCain.
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) August 26, 2018
This evening, the @WhiteHouse flag has been lowered to half-staff in honor of Senator John McCain… pic.twitter.com/tYdBNK9bA7
— Dan Scavino Jr. (@Scavino45) August 26, 2018
A giant. An icon. An American hero. God bless @SenJohnMcCain. He will never be forgotten.
My full statement on the life of an incredible man we were blessed to call a fellow Arizonan: pic.twitter.com/cyhUetFyMH
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) August 26, 2018
Sen McCain and I at a UofA football. He was telling me in salty language what a clown Trump was. 2016. Right before election. pic.twitter.com/JRmMnIYHHF
— David Bradley (@Bradley4AZ) August 26, 2018
“Walk with me Steve” he said & we spoke about love of country, the value of service, and growing our party by taking our message of hope & opportunity to every community. A gentleman with much compassion. Rest in peace Sen John McCain. Our prayers are w/you & your family. #McCain pic.twitter.com/8Evvs51M6e
— Steve Montenegro (@SteveMontenegro) August 26, 2018
John McCain was one of Arizona’s greatest Senators, one of our country’s finest statesmen, and an American hero who risked his life to defend this great nation. He loved this state, and he loved this country.
— Martha McSally (@RepMcSally) August 26, 2018
I’m saddened to hear about Sen. John McCains passing. I’m grateful for his long and dedicated service to our country. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
— Lela Alston (@LelaAlstonAz) August 26, 2018
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel at John McCain’s passing. The world has lost a hero and a statesman. Cindy and the McCain family have lost a loving husband and father. I have lost a wonderful friend.
— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) August 26, 2018
We are saddened to hear of the passing of @SenJohnMcCain. His decades of service will not be forgotten by the men & women of Arizona. May God grant the McCain family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
— Dr. Kelli Ward (@kelliwardaz) August 26, 2018
Senator John McCain was a fighter for what he believed in. His service to this country made me defend him when others attacked. His conviction earned my deep respect and my vote. We’ve lost an Arizona icon today. Fair winds and following seas, sir.
— Mark Cardenas (@CardenasForAZ) August 26, 2018
Today, Arizona and the country lost a strong leader and man of great conviction. Sen. McCain was straightforward, passionate, and dedicated to the values of our country. My thoughts are with the McCain family during this difficult time. 1/2
— Raul M. Grijalva (@RepRaulGrijalva) August 26, 2018
RIP @SenJohnMcCain pic.twitter.com/bdUGTBBZPP
— Jan Brewer (@GovBrewer) August 26, 2018
Joyce and I want to share our most sincere condolences and share our prayers with @SenJohnMcCain’s family. Senator McCain is a true American patriot, who has served the United States and Arizona as a leader and a fighter. All of Arizona mourns the loss of this great man.
— Rep David Schweikert (@RepDavid) August 26, 2018
It has been my deepest honor to have known Senator McCain for nearly 20 years and to have worked with him on issues important to our state and the American people these past two years.
Senator McCain will forever be remembered as a hero. https://t.co/7q7tBdOn1J pic.twitter.com/cNwSFUzlC4
— Rep. Tom O’Halleran (@RepOHalleran) August 26, 2018
On behalf of #LD29DemsAZ, we send our deepest sympathies to the family of @SenJohnMcCain. His decades long service to AZ and our country is a stellar example of true leadership. His legacy will live on, never to be forgotten. #AmericanHero #RestInPower
— LD29 Democrats (@LD29Democrats) August 26, 2018
Arizona has lost a true hero and a good man who served and protected us all, from his time in uniform to his historic career in the U.S. Senate. My heart goes out to Cindy and the McCain family, with heartfelt prayers and condolences.
— Felecia Rotellini (@FeleciaForAZ) August 26, 2018
Senator John McCain led a meaningful and full life. He served his country and his family with honor and respect. He will always be remembered for a life well lived.
— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) August 26, 2018
Jeanne and I extend our sincere prayers to Senator McCain and his family. Few Arizonans have given a more dedicated lifetime of service than John McCain.
— Ken Bennett (@BennettArizona) August 26, 2018
This country was lucky to have Senator McCain. We are a better, stronger country because of him. We will miss him. Fair winds and following seas, sailor.
— Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) August 26, 2018
Correct. @SenJohnMcCain‘s hatred for the Conservative base, Arizona Republicans, American workers, and President Trump is very very real. #NotAHero https://t.co/H9XHFSunqk
— Arizona Informer (@AZInformer) August 25, 2018