Donald Trump won't back down on controversial comments about John McCain


Presidential candidate and businessman Donald Trump on Sunday refused to back down on controversial comments he made Saturday about Sen. John McCain, saying the former prisoner of war is "not a war hero."

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Although several Republicans condemned Trump's words – including Jeb Bush, Lindsey Graham, Mitt Romney, Rick Perry, Bobby Jindal and Marco Rubio – Trump told ABC that he won't apologize or end his presidential campaign.

"When I left the room, it was a total standing ovation," Trump said. "It was wonderful to see. Nobody was insulted."

Trump, who never served in the military and received five deferments, said McCain has "done nothing to help the vets."

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