Both John McCain’s kids and Donald Trump’s kids have responded to the backlash Trump has received after commenting that McCain is “not a war hero.” In his comments on Saturday, Trump said, “He was a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured.” McCain’s daughter, Meghan McCain, told Megyn Kelly on Monday, “This is one of the grossest, most disgusting comments I’ve ever heard which is really saying something. I’m 30 years old. And it’s because it’s not just an attack on my father, it’s an attack on all veterans and it’s an attack on all POWs.” Her brother Jack was also asked his opinion on the matter. “Donald Trump has to understand he’s running to be the commander in chief of the United States military,” Jack said. “When you’re doing so, if an individual gets rolled up and becomes a prisoner of war, then is he going to abandon them simply because he doesn’t like people who are captured?"
In defense of their father, Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric Trump made a joint statement. “Our father, Donald J. Trump is a true visionary and a great mentor,” the Trumps said. “He is a brilliant negotiator with a proven track record of getting things done. Most importantly, he is an incredible dad and role model. He raised us to work hard and strive for excellence in all that we do.” Who wins this round of “Defending Our Fathers”?