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Ann Kirkpatrick

Trumped - Aug. 10, 2016

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ANNOUNCER: John McCain has pledged to support Donald Trump over 50 times

JOHN MCCAIN: I will support the nominee of the party. I would support the nominee of the party. I vote for the Republican nominee.

DONALD TRUMP: I have never been a big fan of John McCain. I just hate the way our veterans by John, I like people that weren't captured, ok?

ANNOUNCER: Trump even tweeted "John McCain should be defeated in the primaries. Graduated last in his class at Annapolis--dummy!"

MCCAIN: Hello? I said I support the nominee.

TRUMP: If she gets to pick her judges--nothing you can do, folks. Although, the Second Amendment people maybe there is.

ANNOUNCER: 50 times.

REPORTER: Are you comfortable with Donald Trump possibly having control of the nuclear arsenal?

MCCAIN: Anyone. I support the nominee of the party. If I change my mind I'll let you know.

ANNOUNCER: The only thing that has changed is John McCain.

KIRKPATRICK: I'm Ann Kirkpatrick, and I approve this message.