- Though President Donald Trump wasn't invited to the late Sen. John McCain's Saturday morning funeral, several of the delivered remarks took aim at his conduct and policies.
- McCain's daughter, Meghan, and former presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama were among those who delivered eulogies at the service.
- Two of the three former presidents in attendance, Bush and Obama, both of whom defeated McCain's bids for the presidency, urged Americans to follow the late senator's example of integrity in politics.
- Meghan McCain took aim at Trump via his campaign slogan, saying "America was always great."
Politicians, military leaders, media figures, and Washington heavyweights gathered Saturday morning at the Washington National Cathedral for the late Sen. John McCain's funeral, with the exception of President Donald Trump, who was reportedly asked not to attend.
McCain was eulogized first by his daughter Meghan, then several political figures who spoke throughout the ceremony, including former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush.
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