May Senator John McCain rest in peace.
August 27, 2018
By Erin Kelly
Veterans groups on Monday (click here) criticized President Trump, saying he should show greater respect for the late Sen. John McCain by flying the White House flags at half-staff through his burial and issuing a presidential proclamation in honor of the Vietnam War hero.
"The American Legion urges the White House to follow long-established protocol following the death of prominent government officials," American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan wrote in a letter to Trump.
After flying the flags at half-staff on Saturday and Sunday, the White House broke with tradition and resumed flying its flags at full-staff on Monday morning, even though McCain's final memorial service will not take place until this coming weekend.
Later on Monday, after criticism poured in from veterans groups and others, the flags were again lowered to half staff at the White House...
