It didn't take long for Republicans to denounce Donald Trump on Saturday after he suggested that Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who spent five and a half years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam, may not be a war hero.
One exception was Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas), who refused to criticize Trump.
Below are some of the reactions from Republicans:
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry
.@realDonaldTrump's comments today make him unfit to be Commander-in-Chief https://t.co/EVl1X66gHo
— Rick Perry (@GovernorPerry) July 18, 2015
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker
.@SenJohnMcCain is an American hero, period. I’ll denounce any attack against his service and anyone else who wears the uniform. -SW
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) July 18, 2015
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush
Enough with the slanderous attacks. @SenJohnMcCain and all our veterans - particularly POWs have earned our respect and admiration.
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) July 18, 2015
Sen. Marco Rubio (Fla.)
America’s POWs deserve much better than to have their service questioned by the offensive rantings of Donald Trump
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) July 18, 2015
Former Sen. Rick Santorum (Penn.)
.@SenJohnMcCain is an American hero, period.
— Rick Santorum (@RickSantorum) July 18, 2015
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal
John McCain is an American hero. I have nothing but respect for his service to our country.
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) July 18, 2015
After Donald Trump spends six years in a POW camp, he can weigh in on John McCain's service
— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) July 18, 2015
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee
.@SenJohnMcCain is an American hero. Every breath I breathe and every step I take is free because of brave Americans like John McCain.
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) July 18, 2015
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
I know @SenJohnMcCain. Senator John McCain is an American hero. Period. Stop.
— Chris Christie (@ChrisChristie) July 18, 2015
Sen. Rand Paul (Ky.)
I don't always see eye to eye with @SenJohnMcCain. But I honor his service and the sacrifices he made for our country.
— Dr. Rand Paul (@RandPaul) July 18, 2015
Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.)
At the heart of @realDonaldTrump statement is a lack of respect for those who have served - a disqualifying characteristic to be president
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) July 18, 2015
Carly Fiorina
.@SenJohnMcCain served w honor&courage-proud to call him a friend. GOP voters deserve better than outrageous statements & personal attacks.
— Carly Fiorina (@CarlyFiorina) July 18, 2015
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney
The difference between @SenJohnMcCain and @realDonaldTrump: Trump shot himself down. McCain and American veterans are true heroes.
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) July 18, 2015
Republican National Committee Chief Strategist and Communications Director Sean Spicer
MORE - on @SenJohnMcCain There is no place in our party or our country for comments that disparage those who have served honorably,
— Sean Spicer (@seanspicer) July 18, 2015
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