Politicians Extend Prayers, Well Wishes to Sen. John McCain after Brain Cancer Announcement

After it was announced Wednesday night that Sen. John McCain is battling brain cancer, well wishes poured in from both sides of the aisle.

McCain, who is a U.S. Republican Sen. from Arizona and a celebrated veteran of the Vietnam War, as well as a former presidential candidate, has had a long career in politics and has garnered the respect of many.

McCain’s daughter, Meghan McCain, shared a moving tribute to her father on Twitter”

 

Statement regarding my father @SenJohnMcCain: pic.twitter.com/SMte9Hkwkq

— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) July 20, 2017

 

Other politicians and colleagues of McCain offered well wishes. The President and Vice President said they and their wives are praying for McCain.

 

Melania and I send our thoughts and prayers to Senator McCain, Cindy, and their entire family. pic.twitter.com/SO4XYgnyug

— President Trump (@POTUS) July 20, 2017

 

Karen & I are praying for @SenJohnMcCain. Cancer picked on the wrong guy. John McCain is a fighter & he'll win this fight too. God bless!

— Vice President Pence (@VP) July 20, 2017

 

Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton also added their words of support.

 

John McCain is an American hero & one of the bravest fighters I've ever known. Cancer doesn't know what it's up against. Give it hell, John.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 20, 2017

 

As he’s shown his entire life, don’t bet against John McCain. Best wishes to him for a swift recovery.

— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) July 20, 2017

 

House Speaker Paul Ryan added that Americans are united in their support of McCain:

 

.@SenJohnMcCain has always been a warrior. It's who he is. All of us, not as Republicans or Democrats, but as Americans, are behind him. pic.twitter.com/B6iDpPultM

— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) July 20, 2017

 

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio also tweeted:

 

.@SenJohnMcCain is an American hero. I pray for him and his family. I look forward to seeing him soon.

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) July 20, 2017

 

Rep. Steve Scalise, who is himself recovering from an injury after being targeted in a shooting last month, tweeted:

 

Praying for my friend @SenJohnMcCain, one of the toughest people I know.

— Rep. Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) July 20, 2017

 

Join us in praying for Sen. McCain and his family to be given strength to endure this trial and energy to fight the good fight of faith.

 

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Publication date: July 20, 2017