Rep Smith Joins CNN's Situation Room to Discuss Senator McCain's Passing

Senator John McCain understood that you need to work with people that you don’t agree with, something that frankly we need a lot more of in politics. Senator John McCain was willing to speak the truth, even when it wasn’t in his best interest.
President Trump’s reaction to Senator McCain’s death is the exact opposite of what John McCain personified. This isn’t hard. Trump could say, “look there is no secret that John McCain and I had our differences, but I definitely recognize a patriot when I see one.” John McCain's dedication to public service, his service in Vietnam, you have to admire that. But our President can’t get past his own pettiness to recognize someone who deserves it. You don’t have to endorse someone’s entire life to recognize what they did that was right.
We need leadership that brings us together and lifts us up.
Check out my full interview today with Wolf Blitzer on CNN.