Politics & Government
Newton Mayor Says Trump Attack on McCain 'Shameful'
"Shameful for the president to speak about an American hero this way," Warren wrote after Trump attacked McCain for his criticism of Yemen.
NEWTON, MA – Newton Mayor Setti Warren blasted President Donald Trump Thursday for the latter's criticism of U.S. Sen. John McCain, a Vietnam War veteran and former prisoner of war.
Earlier this week, McCain questioned the success of the United States' raid in Yemen, during which a U.S. plane was lost, a Navy SEAL was killed and multiple women and children lost their lives. He said such an operation "cannot be labeled a success," according to the Boston Globe.
As the president is wont to do, Trump took to Twitter Thursday to blast McCain for his criticism, using a variant of his favorite insult.
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Sen. McCain should not be talking about the success or failure of a mission to the media. Only emboldens the enemy! He's been losing so....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
...long he doesn't know how to win anymore, just look at the mess our country is in - bogged down in conflict all over the place. Our hero..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 9, 2017
..Ryan died on a winning mission ( according to General Mattis), not a "failure." Time for the U.S. to get smart and start winning again!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 9, 2017
Warren, who many believe will be the Democratic challenger to Gov. Charlie Baker in 2018, slammed Trump's comments about McCain in a statement on Facebook. The mayor is a veteran of the War in Iraq and called Trump's attack "shameful."
Read the statement in full below:
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On my way to Iraq, our plane stopped in Ireland to refuel. Sen. John McCain happened to be at the same airport, and when he realized where we were headed, he took the time to greet every one of us. I certainly disagree with Sen. McCain on many things, but it's wrong to suggest that he has anything but the best interests of our service members at heart. Even in these polarized political times, we need to figure out how to listen to those we disagree with, instead of trying to silence them. John McCain earned his right to speak up about whatever he wants during five and a half long years in Hanoi. It's shameful for the president to speak about an American hero this way.
Image via Setti Warren Facebook
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