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John Sidney McCain III
U.S. Senator from Arizona (deceased)
Trump Antagonist, War Hero
Overview
Deceased Republican senator and 2008 presidential nominee who was a vocal Trump critic. Trump infamously said McCain was" not a war hero "because he was captured as a POW. McCain gave the Steele dossier to the FBI and cast the deciding vote against ACA repeal.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Trump said he was" not a war hero"
Gave Steele dossier to FBI
Thumbs down vote killing ACA repeal
Barred Trump from his funeral
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Lindsey Graham
Close friend (before Trump)
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- August 29, 1936
- Birthplace
- Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone
- Also Known As
- Maverick
Education
- •United States Naval Academy
Key Timeline
2015
Trump says McCain" not a war hero"
December 2016
Gives Steele dossier to FBI
July 2017
Thumbs down vote kills ACA repeal
August 25, 2018
Dies from brain cancer