Resists lowering flag for John McCain, relents under pressure

Following the death of Senator John McCain, Trump initially refused to keep the White House flag at half-staff, raising it back to full staff just two days after his death, breaking with tradition for deceased senators. After immense bipartisan backlash and veteran organizations' outcry, Trump relented and issued a proclamation honoring McCain, though he had long attacked the war hero for his capture in Vietnam and his vote against repealing Obamacare.

"Despite our differences on policy and politics, I respect Senator John McCain's service to our country." — Proclamation, August 27, 2018