Tribute Ceremony for John McCain's Body to Be Held at the Capitol

A farewell ceremony for the body of John McCain, the prominent American senator, will be held at the Capitol. Mr. McCain's body will be buried at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The farewell ceremony will take place on September 9, according to U.S. time, and a day later, a service will be held at the National Cathedral in Washington. Senator McCain's office has announced that his burial will occur on September 2, at the Naval Academy, which is one of the most important military academic institutions in the United States. Reports indicate that former Presidents Barack Obama and George Bush will speak during the ceremony. Current President Donald Trump will not be speaking. CNN reported, citing McCain's family friends, that he expressed a desire for Trump not to attend his funeral. Although both Trump and McCain are considered Republicans, they had a tense relationship. McCain had openly criticized Trump for praising Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, and several other leaders. Following the meeting between Putin and Trump and the widespread reactions to Trump's statements at the press conference, Senator McCain was among those who strongly criticized Trump. The day after McCain's death, Trump tweeted, "I express my deepest condolences and respect to the family of Senator John McCain. We are with you in heart and prayer." John McCain, a Republican senator from Arizona, passed away on September 3 due to advanced brain cancer at the age of 81. McCain served six terms in the U.S. Senate and chaired the Armed Services Committee. He was a familiar name and face in defense and foreign affairs. John McCain was known as a conservative politician, famous for his aggressive stance on foreign policy. He unsuccessfully ran for the presidency twice, including against Barack Obama. This Republican senator also had supporters among Democrats due to his bipartisan views.